Project
Fieldstown battery storage facility
A planning application has been submitted to Fingal Planning Authorities.
Project Overview
We submitted a planning application to Fingal Planning Portal in October 2024. You can view all the associated planning documentation on the Fingal Planning Portal here. (Reference F24A/0882E)
The proposed 75 MW battery storage facility will allow energy from renewable sources, such as solar farms, to be stored during times of low consumer demand. This energy can later be released onto the electricity grid, when required.
Battery storage will play a vital role in reducing reliance on fossil fuels, increasing security of supply, lowering electricity costs by maximising our use of renewable energy and providing flexible capacity to meet growing demand on the grid.
Site selection
The Fieldstown BESS project is designed to utilise existing electricity infrastructure by connecting into the electricity grid via the proposed Fieldstown 110 kV Substation, which is still in development.
Why is this project important?
Energy storage will play an important role in the transition to a greener and more secure energy future. Grid-scale battery energy storage systems, or BESS, help balance the intermittent supply of renewable energy sources with fluctuating consumer demand. By storing surplus renewable electricity generated during periods of low electricity demand, batteries provide a dependable backup energy source to relieve pressure on the grid during peak hours, while increasing grid reliability. Reducing our reliance on fossil fuels can also help drive down electricity prices.
Battery Storage FAQs
How does a grid-scale battery storage facility work? How long will the Fieldstown BESS project take to construct? What safety systems are built into the design of a battery storage unit? We have compiled a list of FAQS for you to view and download here.
What are the next steps?
Once submitted, planning application documents will be available to view at the following locations:
- Fingal Planning Office, County Hall, Main Street, Swords
- Fingal Planning Portal website
We will also be uploading information on this project web page.
Contact us
If you have any questions about any of our operational wind farms, development sites, battery storage facilities or renewable energy projects, please contact our Community Liaison Officer by email at clo@energia.ie, or phone +353 (0) 87 364 4274.
