Ireland off-grid bess cabinet high-capacity cluster

Statkraft to build Ireland''s first 4-hour battery energy storage system

Statkraft announces it will build Ireland''s first four-hour grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) in Co. Offaly, co-located with Cushaling Wind Farm. Battery storage

4 FAQs about Ireland off-grid bess cabinet high-capacity cluster

What is Ireland's 'largest' battery energy storage facility?

Ireland inaugurated the country’s ‘largest’ grid-scale battery energy storage facility, located in Poolbeg Energy Hub. The 75 MW/150 MWh BESS is aimed at enhancing grid stability and facilitating greater integration of renewable energy into Ireland's power network.

What challenges does Ireland's Bess market face?

According to Bobby Smith, head of Energy Storage Ireland (ESI), one of the main obstacles Ireland’s BESS market faces is the lack of route to market for battery operators. “A lot of energy storage has crept under the radar so far in Ireland,” he told ESS News. Developers secure planning quite easily but the route to market is a challenge.

What are the market opportunities for Bess in Ireland?

For market access for BESS in Ireland, there are currently three revenue streams: the DS3 system services market, the capacity market and ISEM energy trading opportunities. With each of these markets having its own challenges, it can come down to how an individual developer forecasts them and their risk appetite.

Can a grid connection be shared in Ireland?

While sharing of Maximum Export Capacity (MEC) grid connection capacity is unfortunately not currently permitted in Ireland, Statkraft sees significant potential in co-location/hybrid assets under the same grid connection and is urging for policy changes in this area to maximise system benefit.