We are committed to the societal goal of achieving net zero emissions through the generation of renewable electricity
Clare Duffy, our dispatchable generation and storage manager, explains why ESB is investing significantly in large scale battery projects and the role they play in Ireland's net zero energy future.
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Our aim is to develop a pipeline of projects to deliver large scale batteries while also developing a growing solar energy portfolio.
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Since 1998, starting with our 5MW wind farm in Crockahenny, we’ve built an onshore wind portfolio supplying nearly 850MW of clean energy in Ireland and the UK.
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Offshore wind is playing a major role globally in mankind's fight against climate change and our transition to a zero carbon economy. We have been involved in offshore wind generation since 2017 with a number of planned projects for Ireland and the UK.
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We currently have more than 300MWs of battery storage capacity in operation in Ireland, making it one of the largest battery portfolios in Europe.
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We have set an ambitious and bold course of action to help Ireland achieve climate action targets and transition the country to reliable, affordable, net zero energy. Green Atlantic @ Moneypoint is a multi-billion Euro programme of significant investments on the County Clare site over the next decade.
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We have deployed fuel cell units as part of the first phase of a demonstration-scale green hydrogen lighthouse project. We have hosted the facilities at the Irish Open at Portrush as well as Microsoft and our head office in Dublin.
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Fuel: Water
Capacity: 65MW
Commissioned: 1950 and 1955
Technology: Hydro
This station covers two locations on the River Erne – Cliff and Cathleen’s Fall – using the natural drop of 45m between the two to form the basis for the second-largest hydro operation in the country.
Starting work in 1946, we excavated 600,000m³ of earth and rock from the 6 km-long Belleek Channel to help manage water control in the catchment area, as well as building a barrage and boat locks at Enniskillen, plus a 1.37 km long tailrace below Cathleen’s Falls.
Overall, the total water storage capacity of the River Erne and its lakes is around 194 million cubic metres and the average water flow is 92m³/second.
Cliff can generate enough power to supply over 12,000 homes while Cathleen’s Fall can create enough to service 26,000 homes.
We believe hydrogen produced from renewable electricity will play a critical role in the decarbonisation of many sectors.
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Harnessing our natural resources – including wave - can help Ireland achieve its climate targets and provide clean energy for homes, farms and businesses.
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