1. ESB Networks has 1,000MW of electricity storage connected to the Irish power grid, including 731.5MW of battery storage projects and 292MW from Turlough Hill pumped storage power station.
2. The energy storage facilities are connected across both the transmission and distribution systems in Ireland.
3. The 1GW of energy storage is crucial for providing affordable, sustainable electricity, ensuring security of supply, reducing carbon emissions, and ultimately reducing costs to consumers.
ESB Networks in Dublin has announced that there are 1,000MW of electricity storage connected to the Irish power grid, including 731.5MW from battery storage projects and 292MW from Turlough Hill pumped storage power station. These storage facilities are spread across the grid and are managed by EirGrid and ESB Networks, providing crucial support during peak demand or low levels of renewable generation.
This 1GW of energy storage can power around 450,000 homes for one hour, helping to balance the electricity supply and ensuring security during fluctuations. The growth in energy storage projects is deemed essential by Irish minister Eamon Ryan TD, who emphasizes the need for the continued development of large-scale battery projects for affordable and sustainable electricity.
ESB Networks’ managing director, Nicholas Tarrant, describes the milestone as significant, highlighting the industry’s collaboration in connecting energy storage to the network. Energy Storage Ireland’s head, Bobby Smith, stresses the importance of energy storage in achieving clean energy goals and driving down costs while maintaining grid stability. This progress in energy storage is seen as critical for Ireland’s net-zero ambitions and the transition to a cleaner energy future.