How will long-term storage technology impact Ireland's power system decarbonisation?

New and emerging long duration storage technologies will play a critical role in delivering an affordable, fully decarbonised power system to the people of Ireland. #1 We have a problem: The amount of wasted renewable energy in Ireland is projected to increase exponentially as we attempt to deliver on our power system decarbonisation targets.

Does Ireland need an energy storage policy?

The Irish Government’s Climate Action Plan 2021 set out the need for an energy storage policy for Ireland to support 75% reduction in power sector CO2 emissions by 2030. There are 10 key policy actions in the framework outlining the timings and key stakeholders involved in delivering them. Key points:

What is energy storage Ireland?

Energy Storage Ireland in 2019 recognised that solutions such as Pumped Storage Hydro (PSH), Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES), Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) and others require locations with specific geographical characteristics which are not particularly common on in Ireland.

What are the benefits of liquid cooling?

The advantages of liquid cooling ultimately result in 40 percent less power consumption and a 10 percent longer battery service life. The reduced size of the liquid-cooled storage container has many beneficial ripple effects. For example, reduced size translates into easier, more efficient, and lower-cost installations.

Is Ireland a game changer for long duration energy storage?

Ireland – A Game Changer for Long Duration Energy Storage? This is the first electricity storage policy published in Ireland. The Irish Government’s Climate Action Plan 2021 set out the need for an energy storage policy for Ireland to support 75% reduction in power sector CO2 emissions by 2030.

Could new energy storage solutions be the future of Ireland?

Significant research and development is ongoing across the world on the development of new energy storage solutions and they could prove an ideal solution for the all-island Irish market, improving energy sustainability and security, while also facilitating achievement of long-term decarbonisation goals.