FuturEnergy Ireland is almost set with its first battery storage project. To be known as the Ballynahone Energy Storage, this unique project is designed to use iron-air battery technology capable of discharging energy at its full power output for up to 100 hours when fully charged.
This small 10 MW project will be capable of storing 1 GWh of energy. The company plans to release higher capacity projects with the capability of storing energy up to 8 GWh.
This storage is made from low-cost iron, water and air: some of the safest, cheapest and most abundant materials on the planet.
How it works:
When the battery discharges, the iron reacts with oxygen in the air and rusts, and when it charges again, it undergoes a chemical process where the oxygen is ‘exhaled,’ and the rust turns back into pure iron.
Thanks to the fact that the technology is cheaper than lithium-ion, it becomes economically viable to build daily storage.
The aim of the project is to absorb enormous amounts of surplus energy during times of high output and store it for times when the weather is extreme and there is a lot of grid outage or low renewable generation.
The battery will also simultaneously relieve grid congestion issues faced by wind and solar projects, reducing the need for new overhead power lines. This battery technology can provide reliability and resiliency to the country’s grid system while delivering energy at low cost.
Paul Blount, Portfolio Director at FuturEnergy Ireland, said, “We need new technologies with the ability to time-shift very large energy volumes at low cost if we are to fully decarbonise our power system in a manner that is affordable for consumers.”
Learn more about this unique project here:
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this project will bring a significant change adding to what the wind and solar systems have already brought
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This is so welcome btw. FuturEnergy Ireland's iron-air battery project offers low-cost, long-duration energy storage, boosting grid reliability during outages and excess renewable generation while using sustainable materials like iron, water, and air.
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@munene_mugambi such an incredible plan must be embraced
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Important step in creating affordable energy storage solutions
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@dickson_mutai Indeed this is an important step towards creating affordable, sustainable energy storage solutions that enhance grid resilience and support the transition to renewable energy sources.
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@dickson_mutai it's a genius idea
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This project has the potential to improve grid stability and contribute to Ireland's ambitious climate goals, setting a positive example for other nations looking to innovate in the energy storage sector.
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@princess_nel_268 It can enhance grid stability while advancing Ireland's climate goals, offering a strong example for other countries aiming to innovate in energy storage. I would love to see others pick this up too.
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@princess_nel_268 exactly leaders can emulate what the organization is doing
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A great invention that's aimed at creating sustainable energy.
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Great to see these new battery solutions
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@Johannes_Luiga such batteries will play a big role in our journey to renewable energies
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Very impressive!! This approach will enhance energy security and also promote cost-efficiency and scalability in renewable energy infrastructure, fostering innovation in the sector.
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@walter_lungayi I second you
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A remarkable advancement in making renewable energy more eco-friendly and dependable
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Very interesting!