Which battery energy storage systems are available in Ireland?

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 South Wall Battery Energy Storage System went live in 2023 and has the capability of providing 30MW of fast-acting energy storage.

Will Ireland be the first battery storage project in Europe?

The proposed concept will be the first battery storage project of its kind in Europe. Bobby Smith, head of Energy Storage Ireland, highlights a critical need for clear policy and infrastructure development to ensure Ireland meets its renewable energy goals.

How many MW of battery storage capacity are there in Ireland?

We currently have more than 300MWs of battery storage capacity in operation in Ireland, making it one of the largest battery portfolios in Europe. We plan to develop a pipeline of large scale battery projects, as well as additional renewable enabling technologies.

What's going on with energy storage in Ireland?

Bobby Smith, head of Energy Storage Ireland, looks at the huge leaps forward for Irish renewables. He talks to Jillian Godsil An artist's impression of the planned Ballynahone Energy Storage plant in Donegal. The proposed concept will be the first battery storage project of its kind in Europe.

What is a battery energy storage system?

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) have the capacity to support our energy needs by providing a consistent, reliable source of renewable electricity. FuturEnergy Ireland is proposing to use an iron-air battery capable of storing energy for up to 100 hours at around one-tenth the cost of lithium ion across the battery energy storage portfolio.

What is C&I battery energy storage?

Store. Save. Sustainable. One of Ireland's largest C&I Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS), seamlessly integrated with on-site solar PV that enables businesses to generate energy on-site, store the energy and use it in times of high demands or peak rates.