EirGrid launches consultation on the Long Duration Energy Storage Procurement Mechanism

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Ireland’s energy sector is undergoing a crucial transformation, with EirGrid’s October 2025 consultation on the Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Procurement Mechanism marking an important milestone for storage developers and investors in this space. EirGrid is aiming to launch the LDES procurement round in Q1 2027 and for LDES contracts to be awarded in Q4 2027.

Philip Lee’s Energy Team discusses the implications and opportunities of this consultation in their latest article.

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