SSE acquires major battery storage project in Ireland’s Midlands

Energy company SSE has announced the acquisition of development rights for a substantial battery storage project in Ireland’s Midlands.

The Thornsberry battery storage system, located in County Offaly, is expected to provide grid-scale energy storage with a capacity of 120MW/240MWh, enough to power around 115,000 Irish homes for two hours during peak demand.

The purchase from UK-based Low Carbon aligns with SSE Renewables’ ambitious strategy to grow its battery storage presence across the island of Ireland.

Should the final investment decision be approved, Thornsberry could begin construction and potentially be operational by the end of the decade, strengthening Ireland’s renewable energy infrastructure.