ESB opens major battery energy storage site in Dublin''s Poolbeg
Operational since November last year, the project has the capacity to provide 75MW of energy to Ireland''s electricity system for around two hours. ESB, the state-owned
ESB, the state-owned electricity company, has announced the opening of a major battery plant at its site in Poolbeg, Dublin. The battery plant will add around 75MW of fast-acting energy storage to make the grid in Ireland more stable and increase the share of renewables in the electricity system.
Image: Fennell Photography Operational since November last year, the project has the capacity to provide 75MW of energy to Ireland's electricity system for around two hours. ESB, the state-owned electricity company, has announced the opening of a major battery plant at its site in Poolbeg, Dublin.
The 75 MW/150 MWh BESS is aimed at enhancing grid stability and facilitating greater integration of renewable energy into Ireland's power network. The project, with an investment value of USD 321 million, is a collaboration between Ireland's Electricity Supply Board and BESS manufacturer Fluence. 1. Image source: Fluence via LinkedIn
The BESS operates by storing excess energy generated from renewable sources like wind and solar during periods of low demand. This stored energy can then be released back into the grid when demand peaks, ensuring a reliable and stable electricity supply.
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