The regulator already said yes. Now we need it to happen — fast.
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The problem
If a developer wants to add a battery on the same site as an existing wind farm — so that surplus power can be stored rather than wasted — the current rules require them to build a second, completely separate, grid connection for the battery.
That can mean another cable along the same route, adding cost, time and disruption for projects, landowners and nearby communities.
Ireland now has more than 5.1 GW of wind capacity and more than 3 GW of connected solar capacity. Wind and solar generate at different times and under different conditions, but both can benefit from storage. Solar generation is strongest during the day, while wind output can be high when demand is lower. Batteries can store renewable electricity when it is abundant and release it later when it is needed.
Meanwhile, wind and solar farms are regularly told to stop generating because the grid is at capacity — a wasted resource, and a real cost. You pay more for dirtier energy.
The good news
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has decided that wind and solar farms will be allowed to share a single grid connection with a battery on the same site. No second cable needed. Lower cost, faster delivery, less disruption. It's a genuinely positive step forward.
The bad news
Implementing the decision requires detailed new rules and processes and this is currently expected to take more than two years.
That's two more years of wind and solar power going to waste when it doesn't have to. We believe this can and should be delivered faster; and we think Irish consumers deserve better.
What we're asking for
Accelerate the delivery of shared grid connections for co-located wind, solar and battery projects, reducing the expected timeline from more than two years to 18, 12 or, ideally, nine months.
Move forward on true hybrid connections, creating a direct link between renewable generation and battery storage. This would allow electricity that might otherwise be lost to be stored and released later when it is needed.
Other countries that have done this have seen both electricity prices and carbon emissions falling.
There's no reason Ireland can't do the same — this isn't complicated engineering — and we’re not asking for new infrastructure to be built. What is needed now is faster progress on the rules and processes to get a better deal for Irish families and businesses.
Take action
The single most effective thing you can do right now is tell your local TD this matters to you.
Your email address will not be shared publicly. Only your name and constituency will be used to demonstrate the level of support for this issue in your area.
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Action Overview
The problem
If a developer wants to add a battery on the same site as an existing wind farm — so that surplus power can be stored rather than wasted — the current rules require them to build a second, completely separate, grid connection for the battery.
That can mean another cable along the same route, adding cost, time and disruption for projects, landowners and nearby communities.
Ireland now has more than 5.1 GW of wind capacity and more than 3 GW of connected solar capacity. Wind and solar generate at different times and under different conditions, but both can benefit from storage. Solar generation is strongest during the day, while wind output can be high when demand is lower. Batteries can store renewable electricity when it is abundant and release it later when it is needed.
Meanwhile, wind and solar farms are regularly told to stop generating because the grid is at capacity — a wasted resource, and a real cost. You pay more for dirtier energy.
The good news
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has decided that wind and solar farms will be allowed to share a single grid connection with a battery on the same site. No second cable needed. Lower cost, faster delivery, less disruption. It's a genuinely positive step forward.
The bad news
Implementing the decision requires detailed new rules and processes and this is currently expected to take more than two years.
That's two more years of wind and solar power going to waste when it doesn't have to. We believe this can and should be delivered faster; and we think Irish consumers deserve better.
What we're asking for
Accelerate the delivery of shared grid connections for co-located wind, solar and battery projects, reducing the expected timeline from more than two years to 18, 12 or, ideally, nine months.
Move forward on true hybrid connections, creating a direct link between renewable generation and battery storage. This would allow electricity that might otherwise be lost to be stored and released later when it is needed.
Other countries that have done this have seen both electricity prices and carbon emissions falling.
There's no reason Ireland can't do the same — this isn't complicated engineering — and we’re not asking for new infrastructure to be built. What is needed now is faster progress on the rules and processes to get a better deal for Irish families and businesses.
Take action
The single most effective thing you can do right now is tell your local TD this matters to you.
Your email address will not be shared publicly. Only your name and constituency will be used to demonstrate the level of support for this issue in your area.