Ep 7 - Energy Storage, including battery storage and long duration energy storage.
This week in our Powering Prosperity feature in association with Renewable Energy Ireland, John Morley spoke to Bobby Smith of Energy Storage Ireland about energy storage, including battery storage and long duration energy storage.
Bobby Smith is Head of Energy Storage Ireland, a representative body for the energy storage industry in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Energy Storage Ireland has over 50 member companies from across the energy storage industry and works to promote the benefits of energy storage to decarbonising Ireland’s energy system.
Topics :
- What is energy storage ?
- Why is it important ?
- What does an energy storage facility look like ?
- Are there different types of energy storage ? What are they and which is the most common form of energy storage ?
- Can you tell listeners a bit about battery storage ?
- What advantages can energy storage bring us ? Can it help cut electricity bills ?
- How much battery storage do we have in Ireland ? Should we expect that to grow ?
- Tell us what long duration energy storage is?
- Where does it come from?
- Why is it important?
- How can long duration energy storage be used?
- Is energy storage used in Galway or are there plans for it ?
Reading material:
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/624ab-national-hydrogen-strategy/
https://www.energystorageireland.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/BESS-Benefits-Brochure.pdf
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Host John Morley talks with industry experts and academics on the essential developments of Ireland’s indigenous, carbon-free energy sources. From wind and solar to breakthrough innovations, the conversation highlights how these technologies are not only reducing emissions but also driving economic growth and job creation.
As the nation embraces a more sustainable future, this weekly feature continues to inspire listeners with real stories shaping Ireland’s energy transformation.
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Their shared vision is that by 2050 Ireland will be energy independent through using indigenous, clean, carbon-free renewable energy supported by, and supporting, communities across our country.
Ep 7 - Energy Storage, including battery storage and long duration energy storage - June 5th
