MONAGHAN, IRELAND - The project will supply 60 megawatts to help rapidly balance grid fluctuations.

RWE has recently announced that their second and largest-to-date battery storage project in County Monaghan has now become fully operational.

The 60-megawatt (MW) facility can provide the rapid delivery of electricity into the power grid to help balance intermittency in electricity generation, says RWE. It should also provide a short-term backup to help address power outages and maintain a more stable and secure electricity supply in Ireland.

Cathal Hennessy, Managing Director, RWE Renewables Ireland, said: "We have invested €25million in Lisdrumdoagh to develop utility-scale battery storage, in a market which is already committed to renewable energies, and which provides dedicated support for battery storage. Ireland is an excellent starting point for RWE Renewables as we look to expand and grow our battery storage technology business and become a key partner in Ireland's low carbon energy transition."

Ireland has set a target of generating 80% renewable electricity by 2030. According to RWE, deployment of battery storage like this will enable rapid response to frequency changes, importing or exporting electricity from the grid as needed, and helping efficiently stabilize the grid, while guaranteeing reliable electricity supply for users.

Source: climate.brussels