Hitting 2030 renewable energy target a big challenge for Ireland Despite the number of projects in pipeline, money, policy changes and speed will be needed to reach 80 per cent renewable
The Climate Action Plan 2021 sets out a number of actions relevant to energy storage, for example, the development of a policy framework for energy storage, a review of the regulatory
Deployment of battery storage like Lisdrum, will be capable of responding in milliseconds to frequency changes, importing or exporting electricity from the grid as needed, and helping efficiently stabilise the grid, while guaranteeing reliable
The report also says that grid upgrades and energy storage are vital to unlocking renewables potential. It forecasts 4.7 GW of installed energy storage by 2030, up from 2.2 GW
There remains some degree of risk aversion to new technologies among developers. However, the success of large-scale, pan-India projects awarded to market leaders, some with international backing, will showcase the
Ireland stands at a pivotal moment in its energy transformation journey. With the global shift towards renewable energy and pressing climate change concerns, the country has set ambitious targets
In 2021 energy experts Baringa estimated that to hit the 80 per cent renewable electricity targets in Ireland and Northern Ireland by 2030 we would need at least 1,700 MW of battery storage on
With a target of 80% renewable electricity from intermittent sources on our grid by 2030, Ireland will require a significant amount of energy storage in the years to come.
India''s drive for renewables has accelerated the need for storage, but there are many factors to success, writes Charith Konda of IEEFA.
The successful projects in RESS 2 represent a potential increase of nearly 20% in Ireland''s current renewable energy generation capacity. They will be delivered between
, such as battery storage. The CIS comprises a series of competitive tenders for underwriting contracts to deliver 32 gigawatts of capacity by 2030, to help fill expected reliability gaps as
An ambitious target of 80 per cent renewable electricity consumption by 2030 in the North will need to be met by just two project auctions under the forthcoming renewable
Eighty-two new renewable energy projects are set to go ahead after the government approved the results of the first Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS)
Powering Prosperity – Ireland''s Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy Powering Prosperity – Ireland''s Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy was published in March 2024 to ensure
than had been proposed previously. Specifically, the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) will develop a storage policy that supports the 2030 targets and
Europe''s battery storage capacity is expected to grow around five-fold by 2030, bringing with it increasing returns for energy majors, project developers and traders, as the cost of new projects
In 2025, Ireland''s energy status reflects major strides in wind and solar power, alongside challenges and future prospects for sustainable growth.
Despite the fact that energy storage is regarded as relatively new in Ireland, the 2020 goal of 40 per cent renewable electricity and energy storage project developers have
Two additional renewable energy generation projects and three long-duration storage projects have been successful in the latest tender round of the NSW Electricity
The Spanish government has allocated €150 million to catalyze energy storage projects linked to renewable installations and launched the first tender for this combination this
The Government has set ambitious targets for renewable energy in the coming years. The objective is to have five gigawatts (GW) of grid-connected offshore wind and 9GW
One hybrid solar and battery farm project and ten community projects were among the successful bids. The RESS-3 auction was held in 2023 and awarded 646 MW, of which solar accounted for 77% of the awarded
The figure above comes from an SEAI-funded research project that I was involved in several years ago and highlights the impact of storage of different durations on system-wide oversupply and curtailment, starting at a
EPA Projections Show Ireland off Track for 2030 Climate Targets Date released: May 27, 2025 Ireland is projected to achieve a reduction of up to 23 per cent in total greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, compared to a
The expanded Capacity Investment Scheme is finally underway, with the Capacity Investment Scheme – National Electricity Market – Generation Tender 1 having commenced Friday 31 May 2024. Registration for Generation
The figure above comes from an SEAI-funded research project that I was involved in several years ago and highlights the impact of storage of different durations on
The document highlights changes to the RESS system which have allowed for hybrid storage projects, indicating that they expect 100 MW of the 1948 MW approved in June 2022 to include
This status attracts certain entitlements to streamlined and predictable permitting procedures and support in gaining access to finance. Cross-Border Projects An EU renewable
Unlike previous schemes, renewable generators will be required to pay back to electricity customers when market prices are high, the bid prices are also fixed over the lifetime
Executive Summary Renewable energy targets across Europe and the intermittent nature of renewables have necessitated an increase in energy storage development. Across Europe,
This article is for investors in and developers of energy projects and assets in Ireland. Renewable energy developers are grappling with judicial reviews, planning delays, and
Huge capacity addition The consultancy predicts an additional 421 GW of intermittent renewable energy sources to join the grid by 2030. Such huge capacity addition will pose significant risks to renewable energy assets,
The focus group participants noted several key second stage policy areas that required changes in order to increase the amount of energy storage development in Ireland. These included legislative changes, adjustments to the planning approval process, the development of forecasting models, grid improvements and the introduction of targets.
In 2022, c. 1.3 TWh renewable electricity (8.5% of total generation) was dispatched down on the island of Ireland – a trend that is expected to continue growing with increasing renewable penetration.
Policy evolution is needed to support the development of the energy storage sector throughout the value chain, from R&D and product development through to project delivery and operation. To support this, Ireland needs an end-to-end energy storage strategy that can support the development of the sector.
Ireland has been one of the early movers in the European energy storage market along with the UK, with grid frequency response markets providing secure revenue services for projects. According to consultancy Delta-EE, it will have 1,400MW of BESS installed by the end of 2022 with 600MW coming online over the course of the year.
Ireland has set a target of generating 80% renewable electricity by 2030. Deployment of battery storage like Lisdrum, will be capable of responding in milliseconds to frequency changes, importing or exporting electricity from the grid as needed, and helping efficiently stabilise the grid, while guaranteeing reliable electricity supply for users.
Ireland hosts one of Europe's largest battery storage projects (Grundy, 2021) and an additional 1.5 GW of storage is earmarked for development (O'Sullivan 2023). In Ireland, first stage goals of greater levels of renewables on the system and improved grid security are addressed through the DS3 and Capacity Remuneration Mechanism (CRM).
