Silvermines Hydro is a hydroelectric pumped storage power project located in Silvermines, County Tipperary, Ireland, that will transform an historical mine site into one of Ireland’s leading green energy facilities.

The project has been awarded Project of Common Interest (PCI 2.29) status by the European Commission. This means it has been deemed as an infrastructure project that will strengthen the European energy market and help the EU achieve its energy and climate goals.

Currently in the preplanning stage, Silvermines Hydro has received financial support from the EU Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), to carry out essential studies required to advance the project through its design and permitting stages.