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Will SSE build a battery energy storage system in Ireland?

SSE has acquired the project development rights for a 120MW/240MWh grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Ireland’s Midlands from UK-based renewable energy company Low Carbon which, if approved for final delivery, could be constructed and operational by the end of decade.

How many Bess projects are there in Ireland?

More currently, according to our colleagues at Solar Media Market Research, which produces the , there are now 545MW and 609MWh of utility-scale BESS projects already operational in the Republic of Ireland. The development pipeline stands at 6.3GW, while 4.7GW of projects in planning have been approved.

What are the market opportunities for Bess in Ireland?

For market access for BESS in Ireland, there are currently three revenue streams: the DS3 system services market, the capacity market and ISEM energy trading opportunities. With each of these markets having its own challenges, it can come down to how an individual developer forecasts them and their risk appetite.

What is Ireland's national ambition for 2030?

Ireland’s stated national ambition for 2030 is to go much further, with a target to reach 80% of electricity from renewable sources. In order to achieve this ambition, battery energy storage systems such as those in our portfolio will be crucial.

Will a DS3 battery system be available in Ireland in 2024?

However, demand for grid service assets such as battery storage is likely to multiply, necessitating the provision of a DS3 type scheme from 2024 onwards. A pipeline of over 2.5GW of grid-scale battery projects has now emerged in Ireland, with capacity projections increasing by 25 per cent in recent years.

Who owns Thornsberry Bess?

Under the deal SSE Renewables has acquired the consented Thornsberry BESS project in County Offaly from Grid Systems Services, a developer of grid-scale battery storage projects in Ireland owned by Low Carbon.