What is Ireland doing about battery & storage?

With a recent policy statement, Ireland is seeking to accelerate the growth and integration of battery and other storage systems into Ireland’s electricity grid.

Should 'long duration' electricity storage systems be integrated into Ireland's Electricity Grid?

In this regard, greater emphasis is placed on ensuring ‘long duration’ electricity storage systems – systems that have the capacity to deliver electricity throughout at least a four-hour period – are integrated into Ireland’s electricity grid.

Why is Ireland launching a policy framework for energy storage?

The Irish government has launched a consultation to help direct the development of a policy framework for energy storage. As the renewable energy generation market continues to grow in Ireland there is an increasing urgency to develop energy storage solutions in a bid to provide flexibility to the energy market.

Can battery energy storage systems be co-located?

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) and other storage systems will increasingly be co-located and linked to renewable energy generation to facilitate storage when prices and conditions permit, to be subsequently “dispatched” at times of higher demand.

How can funding certainty be achieved for long-duration electricity storage?

Funding certainty for long-duration storage through a three-stage approach. Firstly, by undertaking a study to determine whether existing financial incentives sufficiently facilitate the incorporation of the right quantity of electricity storage systems required by the grid.

Will state aid be available for large-scale electricity storage systems?

In autumn 2024 two draft regulations were published regarding state aid for large-scale electricity storage systems (BESS), one from the Modernisation Fund (“MF ”) 1 - and the second under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (“RRP ”) 2.