What is energy storage Ireland?

Energy Storage Ireland is a representative association of public and private sector organisations who are interested and active in the development of energy storage in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Delivering the energy storage technologies to enable a secure, carbon free electricity system on the island of Ireland by 2035.

Is energy storage a game changer for Ireland & Northern Ireland?

Baringa Partners show that energy storage is a game changer for Ireland and Northern Ireland’s renewable energy ambitions in terms of its ability to manage renewable oversupply, reduce CO2 emissions, provide low carbon capacity and reduce costs to consumers.

Will Ireland need more energy storage?

With a target of 80% renewable electricity from intermittent sources on our grid by 2030, Ireland will require a significant amount of energy storage in the years to come.

Does Ireland need a policy framework for energy storage?

A robust policy, regulatory and commercial framework is needed to allow the deployment of energy storage in Ireland at the scale required to achieve current renewable policy objectives and our long-term decarbonisation ambitions. However, the current policy framework is unsuitable to deliver the volumes and types of energy storage we will require.

Which battery energy storage systems are available in Dublin?

The Kylemore Battery Energy Storage System in Dublin went into operation in 2023 and has the capability of providing 30MW of fast-acting storage. The Poolbeg Battery Energy Storage System in Dublin went into operation in November 2023 and has the capability of providing 75MW of fast-acting energy storage.

Can Ireland achieve a net zero energy system?

Ireland is targeted to see significant growth in renewables in the next decades working towards a net zero energy system. Most of the added capacity will come from intermittent sources such as wind and solar making development of Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) pivotal to enable a secure and stable net zero grid.