What approval procedures are required for independent energy storage projects

Do energy storage devices need a participation framework?

Foundationally, energy storage devices need a participation framework for operating and seeking remuneration within the power system. To that end, various market rule changes may be required for energy storage resources to be able to participate.

Do small battery storage installations require planning consent?

Small battery storage installations in homes and businesses generally do not require any planning consent, as they are not considered development, as they are installed within the home/business and do not materially alter the structure. This may not be the case if the structure is a Protected Structure.

How can jurisdictions develop locally appropriate energy storage projects?

However, policy and regulatory frameworks can enable jurisdictions to develop locally appropriate energy storage projects and place energy storage on a more level playing field with conventional grid solutions.

What is ESB doing with battery storage in 2021?

As of 2021, ESB has announced the development of the first major battery storage projects at Inchicore, Dublin with the potential to deliver 60 MWh, and Aghada, Cork, with the potential to deliver 38 MW. Battery storage contributes to energy efficiency and cost reduction.

What are co-located energy storage projects?

A growing trend in the power sector is the concept of co-located storage projects with power plants, representing a hybridized combination of generation and energy storage at the same location. There are natural synergies to coupling power plant technologies such as solar PV, wind, or even natural gas combustion turbines with energy storage.

Can grid integration studies accurately model energy storage systems?

Although grid integration studies can be powerful tools for comparing alternative grid solutions, accurately modeling energy storage systems is a complex endeavor, and decision makers should consider the limitations of properly modeling storage when using these analyses to compare storage to other options (see Text Box 1).