Irish solar container telecom station Hybrid Energy Assets

What are the benefits of a hybrid energy system in Ireland?

Hybrids have the potential to reduce the need for offshore grid investments, reducing total system costs and environmental impact. At the same time, it facilitates Ireland’s integration with neighbouring countries and thereby supports security of supply and addressing oversupply concerns.

Are solar assets the primary hybrid capacity deployed in IE?

Unlike for operational assets, solar assets in IE have the potential to be the primary hybrid capacity deployed, with ~1.2GW in the 25% scenario and ~2.7GW in the 60% scenario. This reflects the significant solar capacity in development in IE.

What are hybrid energy solutions for telecom?

Hybrid energy solutions for telecom integrate multiple energy sources—such as solar-powered telecom tower systems, batteries, and backup generators – to create a sustainable, cost-efficient solution. While hybrid energy solutions have improved telecom power reliability, traditional chemical-based batteries pose major challenges.

Are hybrid sites possible in Ireland?

Hybrids are unrestricted, so we have assessed the proportion of assets; wind, solar and BESS that are either operational or in development in GB as a percentage of total technology buildout for each technology. This percentage is then applied to the IE and NI pipelines to understand the potential for hybrid sites on the island of Ireland.