Ireland purchases mobile energy storage power

Will SSE build a battery energy storage system in Ireland?

SSE has acquired the project development rights for a 120MW/240MWh grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Ireland’s Midlands from UK-based renewable energy company Low Carbon which, if approved for final delivery, could be constructed and operational by the end of decade.

Does SSE Renewables own a battery energy storage system?

The company recently sold a 6-GW BESS portfolio to Dutch storage developer S4 Energy. SSE Renewables has acquired a 120-MW/240-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Ireland from UK-based renewables company Low Carbon, further expanding its battery development portfolio on the island of Ireland.

Could energy storage transform Ireland's energy system?

If this pipeline was built out, the report states that Ireland could capture all of that wasted energy, further reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, and driving down energy costs for consumers. "Energy storage solutions can transform our electricity system for the better," said Bobby Smith, head of Energy Storage Ireland.

Will Thornsberry Project Grow SSE Renewables' battery pipeline in Ireland?

The addition of the Thornsberry project grows the company’s secured battery pipeline in Ireland to 300MW, as part of a wider 1.8GW pipeline across Ireland and the UK. "Acquiring the consented Thornsberry project in County Offaly is another great step forward in our plans to grow SSE Renewables’ battery storage development portfolio in Ireland.

Does Ireland need an energy storage policy?

The Irish Government’s Climate Action Plan 2021 set out the need for an energy storage policy for Ireland to support 75% reduction in power sector CO2 emissions by 2030. There are 10 key policy actions in the framework outlining the timings and key stakeholders involved in delivering them. Key points:

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.