Protecting Consumers – Unlocking the cost saving potential of Irish batteries this winter
November 2022
This report by Baringa Partners shows that allowing operational battery storage assets to operate in the all-island market at times of peak demand this winter would save up to €35 million in wholesale energy costs for consumers.
ESI Position Paper – A Procurement Framework for Long-Duration Energy Storage
June 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.
Energy Storage: Powering our Clean Energy Future
May 2022
This brochure highlights the benefits that energy storage can bring to Ireland in terms of security of supply, electricity price reductions and renewable energy integration.
Game Changer – How Energy Storage is the key to a Secure, Sustainable, Clean Energy Future in Ireland
May 2022
Baringa Partners show that energy storage is a game changer for Ireland and Northern Ireland’s renewable energy ambitions in terms of its ability to manage renewable oversupply, reduce CO2 emissions, provide low carbon capacity and reduce costs to consumers. The report analyses different portfolios of energy storage and how they impact the all-island energy system in 2030.
ESI and IWEA 70by30 ‘Saving Power’ Report
August 2020
This report, published jointly by Energy Storage Ireland and the Irish Wind Energy Association, shows how a strong electricity grid and new low-carbon technologies are essential to achieving the 70 per cent renewable electricity target by 2030.
Information Paper on the Safety of Grid-Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems
August 2020
This paper provides information on the characteristics of Grid-Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems and how safety is incorporated into their design, manufacture and operation. It is intended for use by policymakers, local communities, planning authorities, first responders and battery storage project developers.
Our Energy Storage Future
December 2019
This all-island storage roadmap provides an overview of the role energy storage can have in the safe and reliable operation of a grid with high levels of renewable energy integration and the benefits that energy storage can deliver in terms of consumer savings, reduced carbon emissions and reduced curtailment of renewable energy.
Store, Respond and Save – Cutting two million tonnes of CO2
December 2019
This report, produced for Energy Storage Ireland by energy market experts Baringa, shows how new zero-carbon technologies can ensure the all-island power grid remains strong and secure while cutting CO2 emissions, driving down costs and reducing curtailment.