1. Upcoming Events:

   • We will highlight 2 to 4 annual meetings with the DECC or relevant regulatory bodies to discuss energy storage policies, regulations, and opportunities.
      

2. Regulator Engagement:

   • Participate in 2 meetings scheduled with regulators to provide insights, updates, and feedback on regulatory aspects related to energy storage markets and actions.
      

3. Technical Presentations:

   • Attend regular member and expert technical presentations on storage technologies, innovations, case studies, and best practices to enhance knowledge sharing and collaboration.

   • Benefit from technical responses to national and EU policy consultations.

   • Commission technical reports such as the 2022 Afry Long Duration Storage Study to inform and influence policy and market indicators.
      

4. Support for Different Scales:

   • Receive active support for grid-scale, SME-scale, and community energy storage projects, with successful case studies and resources for implementation and scaling.
      

5. Thermal Storage Is a key aspect of the Irish Energy Storage Solution – not just electrons:

   • Engage with our initiatives supporting thermal energy storage solutions, including their benefits, applications, and advancements to encourage member adoption.
      

6. Comprehensive Research Collation:

   • Access a repository of research materials, reports, and studies on liquid, gaseous, and solid energy storage technologies to stay updated on the latest developments, trends, and opportunities in the global energy storage landscape.

   • Partnered with the South East Energy Agency and several 3rd level institutions whom are active in EU grant aided research and pilot projects since 2021.

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Engagement and Consultations

IESA consistently interacts and engages in bilateral consultations with DECC, CRU, ESBN, EirGrid, and other industry stakeholders on behalf of our members. These engagements ensure that our members’ interests and concerns are addressed in policy and regulatory frameworks.