Energy Storage Procurement in Ireland

EirGrid launches consultation on the Long Duration Energy Storage

Ireland''s energy sector is undergoing a crucial transformation, with EirGrid''s October 2025 consultation on the Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Procurement

2025 Mar 13

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Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Procurement Mechanism

In line with this requirement and following detailed engagement with DCEE and the CRU, EirGrid is now consulting on a proposed procurement mechanism and operational

2025 Jan 26

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Irish energy industry calls for 500 MW of storage capacity by 2030

While the renewable energy industry urged the Government and grid operator to be more ambitious with the procurement mechanism to reach the original 500 MW target by 2030,

2025 Dec 29

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Ireland Powers Ahead: Energy Storage Procurement Unlocks

Ireland has officially launched a procurement scheme targeting Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES), a crucial step to enhance the country''s renewable energy

2025 Aug 26

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EirGrid launches consultation on the Long Duration Energy

Ireland''s energy sector is undergoing a crucial transformation, with EirGrid''s October 2025 consultation on the Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Procurement

2025 Apr 11

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Ireland launches LDES procurement scheme

Ireland''s transmission system operator (TSO) Eirgrid has launched a consultation on a proposed procurement mechanism and

2025 Jul 09

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The National Procurement Awards 2025

The first contracted projects are expected to be operational by 2030, forming a cornerstone of Ireland''s strategy to integrate multi-hour energy storage into its renewable energy

2026 Feb 17

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Ireland launches LDES procurement scheme

Ireland''s transmission system operator (TSO) Eirgrid has launched a consultation on a proposed procurement mechanism and operational considerations for its long-duration

2025 Feb 15

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Electricity Storage Policy Framework

The Electricity Storage Policy Framework presents 10 government actions to support the role of electricity storage systems in Ireland''s energy transition, identifying the key

2025 Mar 05

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Energy Storage Ireland

By participating in the Irish day-ahead energy market, energy storage can reduce dayahead carbon emissions by 50% by using long-duration storage technologies. This makes a material

2025 Sep 05

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EirGrid launches consultation on the Long Duration Energy

Ireland''s energy sector is undergoing a crucial transformation, with EirGrid''s October 2025 consultation on the Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Procurement Mechanism marking

2025 Jul 13

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Energy Policy – Thursday, 10 Apr 2025 – Parliamentary

In line with Action #6, EirGrid, in conjunction with the Regulatory Authority, are developing a procurement mechanism for long-duration electricity storage, through their Long

2025 May 18

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