Energy storage opportunities in ireland

What is energy storage Ireland?

Energy Storage Ireland is a representative association of public and private sector organisations who are interested and active in the development of energy storage in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Delivering the energy storage technologies to enable a secure, carbon free electricity system on the island of Ireland by 2035.

What does the energy storage policy mean for Ireland?

This policy will also maintain a technological neutral approach and ensure that any associated Government supports will reflect this neutrality. This policy framework presents 10 Government actions to support the role of electricity storage systems in Ireland’s energy transitions.

Will Ireland need more energy storage?

With a target of 80% renewable electricity from intermittent sources on our grid by 2030, Ireland will require a significant amount of energy storage in the years to come.

What is Ireland's Electricity storage policy framework?

The policy framework is a first of kind policy, which clarifies the key role of electricity storage in Ireland’s transition to an electricity-led system, supporting Irelands 2030 climate targets, it may be considered as a steppingstone on Ireland’s path to net zero carbon emissions.

What is Ireland's future electricity storage system requirements?

While Terms of Reference (ToR) are yet to be decided this will be a ‘Quantitative consultation / study’ to model Ireland’s future electricity storage system requirements over a minimum 10-year time-frame. I.e.: 2030 to 2040.

Is electricity storage a steppingstone in Ireland's energy transition?

While this policy framework is only a steppingstone in Ireland’s energy transition it establishes electricity storage as an important building block upon which the Irish energy sector can grow and allows Ireland to explore and harness the opportunities offered by a low-carbon energy society. Executive Summary