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Which battery energy storage systems are available in Ireland?

The Kylemore Battery Energy Storage System in Dublin went into operation in 2023 and has the capability of providing 30MW of fast-acting storage. The South Wall Battery Energy Storage System went live in 2023 and has the capability of providing 30MW of fast-acting energy storage.

How many MW of battery storage capacity are there in Ireland?

We currently have more than 300MWs of battery storage capacity in operation in Ireland, making it one of the largest battery portfolios in Europe. We plan to develop a pipeline of large scale battery projects, as well as additional renewable enabling technologies.

Which battery energy storage systems are available in 2023?

The South Wall Battery Energy Storage System went live in 2023 and has the capability of providing 30MW of fast-acting energy storage. The Poolbeg Battery Energy Storage System in Dublin went into operation in November 2023 and has the capability of providing 75MW of fast-acting energy storage.

Who owns the largest battery in Ireland?

The biggest operator is ESB, which owns the current largest operating battery in Ireland – the 150 MW Aghada 2 project. ESB also owns the 19 MW Aghada 1 battery, the 73 MW Poolbeg battery, and the Kylemore and South Wall BESS which are both 30 MW. Many of ESB's BESS are on existing sites where it owned thermal or flex gen assets, said Smith.

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The Poolbeg Battery Energy Storage System in Dublin went into operation in November 2023 and has the capability of providing 75MW of fast-acting energy storage.

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