Fennell Photography The ESB has opened a major battery plant at its Poolbeg site in Dublin which will add 75MW (150MWh) of fast-acting energy storage to help provide grid stability and deliver more renewables on Ireland's electricity system.
The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) shared updates on BESS and distributed networks in ASEAN, including pilot projects and roadmaps. ACE shared strategies to accelerate the adoption of these systems, such as grid modernization, policy development, and fostering.
3/kWh incentives for distributed home batteries, they've created a 500MW “virtual power plant” across apartment rooftops. The result? During heatwaves in July 2025, these mini-stations shaved peak demand by 18%—proving that sometimes, small subsidies can trigger big.
Beyond providing backup power during outages, the system helps smooth out daily load fluctuations and synchronises with variable generation sources — particularly solar and geothermal.
Addressing this critical need, Mine Shaft Energy Storage, founded by Gerry Aab, presents a groundbreaking approach by repurposing abandoned mine shafts into high-capacity, gravity-based energy reservoirs—offering a sustainable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly alternative.