This week Eirgrid announced a delay in the volume capped DS3 procurement of a subset of system services for high availability technologies (e.g. demand side units, batteries, flywheels). With this delay and the current Storm Emma related high winds, it is a relevant time to consider the potential impact of stakeholder expectations on the future of DS3.
This blog considers short term investor confidence in the DS3 procurement, and the medium-term viability of the Regulatory Authorities’ (RA) proposed budgetary cap.