Cost of energy storage cabinets in large industrial parks in Ireland

Can energy storage save money in Ireland?

By contributing to security of supply, helping to support renewable capacity, and displacing fossil fuels in the balancing market, energy storage can deliver a net saving to end consumers in Ireland of up to €85m per year.

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.

Can energy storage be deployed in Ireland?

Appropriate and timely regulatory and market design is therefore essential to allow the deployment of energy storage in Ireland at the scale required to achieve current environmental policy objectives. However, the current policy framework is unsuitable to deliver the volumes and types of energy storage we will require.

What is energy storage Ireland?

Energy Storage Ireland is a newly established representative body composed of industry members who are active in the development of the energy storage market in Ireland.

Are there policy barriers to energy storage in Ireland?

This reflects the findings of (Haji Bashi et al., 2022) which indicate the existence of significant policy barriers in the development of energy storage in Ireland and research which highlights gaps in public knowledge on the topic of energy storage (Zaunbrecher et al., 2016).

When will long duration energy storage be available in Ireland?

The Irish Electricity Storage Policy Framework, published after this data was collected, indicates that an immediate route to market for 500 MW of long duration energy storage is currently being developed, with further studies planned to support long duration storage from 2030 to 2040 (Government Of Ireland 2024a).