A 2024 Update on Utility-Scale Energy Storage Procurements
With the increasing penetration of renewable energy resources, the demand for energy storage resources that can provide capacity—the ability to provide dispatchable energy—has
Ireland Powers Ahead: Energy Storage Procurement Unlocks
Ireland has officially launched a procurement scheme targeting Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES), a crucial step to enhance the country''s renewable energy infrastructure and secure
The National Procurement Awards 2025
The procurement is structured to accommodate multiple projects, delivering at least 804 MWh initially, with potential expansion to 500 MW. Assets must meet a minimum round-trip efficiency of 75% and
Energy Storage Ireland
A coordinated strategy for energy storage is needed to ensure investment is supported through the various pillars of the market and that new energy storage technologies are fully integrated into the
Irish energy industry calls for 500 MW of storage capacity by 2030
While the renewable energy industry urged the Government and grid operator to be more ambitious with the procurement mechanism to reach the original 500 MW target by 2030, policy on
Publications
This position paper sets out ESI''s views on the need for Long-Duration Energy Storage in Ireland and how a new procurement framework that provides a form of long-term revenue certainty is needed to
EirGrid launches consultation on the Long Duration Energy
The release of the LDES procurement mechanism consultation is a welcome development for the storage sector in Ireland. An appropriate LDES mechanism represents a key opportunity to establish
Publications
ESI Recommendations For Programme For GovernmentAlternative Network Charges For Energy StorageBehind-The-Meter Storage – An Energy Solution For IrelandESI Position Paper – A Procurement Framework For Long-Duration Energy StorageEnergy Storage: Powering Our Clean Energy FutureESI and IWEA 70By30 ''Saving Power'' ReportInformation Paper on The Safety of Grid-Scale Battery Energy Storage SystemsOur Energy Storage FutureStore, Respond and Save – Cutting Two Million Tonnes of CO2June 2022 This position paper sets out ESI''s views on the need for Long-Duration Energy Storage in Ireland and how a new procurement framework that provides a form of long-term revenue certainty is needed to support its deployment.See more on energystorageireland eirgrid.ie[PDF]
Response to the Call for Evidence on Long Duration Energy
In Ireland, DECC consulted on a storage framework at the start of this year but it is unclear how this Call for Evidence interacts with the DECC policy-based consultation or the ESBN procurement process
Bulk Energy Storage
NYSEG has developed a request for proposal (RFP) to procure a minimum of 10 MW of energy storage projects to be in service by December 31, 2030. This initiative will help meet energy storage goals
Long Duration Energy Storage
If you are interested in learning more about long duration energy storage, or would like a discussion around how to get more involved in LDES in Ireland, please reach out to our team below.
Response to the Call for Evidence on Long Duration Energy
In Ireland, DECC consulted on a storage framework at the start of this year but it is unclear how this Call for Evidence interacts with the DECC policy-based consultation or the ESBN procurement process