Irish Energy Storage Tender Announcement

How can we help the energy storage industry in Ireland?

Speaking as one voice for the energy storage industry on the island of Ireland Growing the energy storage industry through research, training, networking and events Sharing information and building awareness of energy storage and its benefits

What is energy storage Ireland (ESI)?

Energy Storage Ireland (ESI) is a representative body for those interested and active in the development of energy storage in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Can electricity storage play a major role in the decarbonisation of Ireland?

Electricity storage can play a major role in the decarbonisation of the Irish electricity sector for several reasons, including, among others by: There will be a need for both short-term and long-term storage, requiring a broad range of technologies across the entire electricity system, if we are to meet our decarbonisation objectives.

Can energy storage save money in Ireland?

By contributing to security of supply, helping to support renewable capacity, and displacing fossil fuels in the balancing market, energy storage can deliver a net saving to end consumers in Ireland of up to €85m per year.

Will Ireland achieve 80% electricity from renewable sources by 2030?

In addition, under the Climate Action Plan 20234, Ireland has a target to achieve up to 80% electricity from renewable sources by 2030. The most recent Climate Action Plan publication in Ireland, CAP23, was the first iteration post the introduction of economy-wide carbon budgets and sectoral emissions ceilings.

Can Ireland deliver 80% RES-E by 2030?

It builds on the previous Roadmap and plans for an electricity system that can deliver up to 80% RES-E by 2030 in both Ireland and Northern Ireland. It also considers how the electricity system in Ireland complies with the requirements set out in the sectoral emissions ceilings for electricity to 2030.