Eltel sends 38 technicians to Ireland to assist ESB Networks with Storm Éowyn restoration efforts
This morning, 38 skilled Eltel technicians landed in Dublin to support ESB Networks in restoring electricity supplies following the unprecedented damaged caused by Storm Éowyn. From Dublin, the skilled technicians will travel to the North-West of Ireland which is one of the mostly severely impacted areas.
Eltel’s team of technicians were assembled over the weekend from teams located across Finland. The technicians’ tools and equipment were delivered to Ireland on a charter cargo flight, which also arrived in Ireland today, Tuesday. Following Storm Éowyn, approximately 600,000 customers (as at 11.30am on Tuesday) have had their power restored following Storm Éowyn, however, approx. 168,000 remain without electricity. ESB Networksis receiving support not only from Finland but also from electricity network operators in France, Austria, the Netherlands, and Great Britain.
As a critical network service provider, Eltel again demonstrated its agility and readiness by mobilizing the team in within 24 hours. This international effort highlights the expertise of our professionals and our strong commitment to ensuring the functionality of critical infrastructure, even in the most challenging circumstances in abroad.
For more information:
Alexandra Kärnlund, Communications Director, Eltel, telephone: +46 709 100903, alexandra.karnlund@eltelnetworks.com
Juha Luusua, Managing Director, Eltel Networks Oy, telephone. +358 40 311 3005, juha.luusua@eltelnetworks.com
About Eltel
Eltel is the leading service provider for critical infrastructure in the Nordics. In total, we have about 4.500 employees and in 2023 the annual sales was EUR 850.1 million. The head office is located in Sweden and Eltel's shares have been listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2015. Read more at www.eltelnetworks.com.
