Statkraft completes second Irish energy storage project

The unit in Tarbert provides backup power for the national grid

The new battery site at Tarbert in Kerry.

Renewable energy developer Statkraft has completed the construction of its second large-scale battery project in Ireland. 

Located in Tarbert, Co Kerry on the Shannon estuary, the Kelwin-2 26MW battery project has commenced providing reserves to the national electricity grid in the event of a sudden drop-off in supply.