SSE Renewables has purchased a fully approved 100 MW/200 MWh battery storage project near Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, from Heron Energy, a division of Heron Group. Pending a final investment decision by SSE Renewables, the project, ready for construction, will be built on an undeveloped area situated outside Coalisland, roughly five miles away from Dungannon.
The Derrymeen Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) would have the capacity to store up to 200 MWh of energy for flexible usage during peak demand periods by homes and businesses in Northern Ireland. It could supply backup power to the equivalent of over 135,000 homes in Northern Ireland for up to two hours when needed. If approved for final delivery, construction might start early next year, with the system potentially becoming operational by the end of 2026.
REGlobal’s Views: Although Derrymeen is SSE Renewables’ first battery storage project in Ireland, the company has many other projects in the pipeline both in Ireland and the Great Britain. In addition, with the increasing storage requirement for grid flexibility, the company is also focusing on pumped storage projects.
