As Ireland transitions to net zero and the volume of variable renewable generation in the electricity mix increases, growing levels of generation intermittency and reduced system inertia create a need for more flexibility provision. Electricity storage technologies are expected to be crucial in providing this required system flexibility. Here we consider the recent Electricity Storage Policy Framework for Ireland (hereafter referred to as the Framework), published in July 2024, and discuss what it means for electricity storage in Ireland going forward.

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