Irish energy storage power station

Why should Ireland Invest in energy storage facilities?

“It will contribute enormously to a more sustainable power supply that will dramatically reduce Ireland’s dependence on foreign gas imports. “Storage facilities will allow Ireland to harness offshore and onshore wind and solar energy, adding capacity to the grid for immediate domestic use, while creating an energy surplus.

How can energy storage help Ireland achieve net-zero ambitions?

Our members are delivering the energy storage projects alongside ESB Networks that are needed to reduce the use of fossil fuels and drive down energy prices while ensuring a secure, stable electricity system. The energy storage industry is ready to help deliver on Ireland’s net-zero ambitions.”

What if Ireland gets its energy storage rollout right?

It seems that if Ireland gets its energy storage rollout right the opportunity could be enormous. The EU estimates 435GW of capacity will be needed across the union by 2050. Ireland has huge renewables potential, leaving it well placed to generate and store power for export.

Why is Ireland's electricity system becoming more flexible?

With a strong pipeline of further energy storage projects, Ireland’s electricity system is becoming more flexible and agile facilitating the greater integration of cheaper renewable wind and solar power necessary to decarbonise the electricity system and meet Ireland’s climate targets.

How big is the energy storage sector?

Although full of potential, the energy storage sector here is still very much in its infancy with around 500MW of combined capacity already delivered, growing to 800MW next year.

Do we have government targets for energy storage?

"We don't have Government targets for energy storage," said Bobby Smith, head of Energy Storage Ireland. "And that is needed to give that signal and drive the investment forward for the industry. There are some policies right now that could be upgraded or better implemented to help facilitate energy storage.