Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 April 2023
139. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has consulted with experts and his European counterparts in respect of lithium ion battery energy storage systems regarding international guidelines such as NFPA 855 2020. [18996/23]
View answerUnder the Climate Action Plan 2023, my Department has committed to developing an Electricity Storage Policy Framework by Q3 2023. My Department recently held a consultation to inform the final framework. As part of the consultation process, my Department held an industry stakeholder event to further discuss the key issues/questions raised within the consultation. This included safety standards for electricity storage projects. The event was also attended by representatives from the Commission for Regulation of Utilities, EirGrid, ESBN and SEAI. The consultation closed on the 27th of January and the responses are currently being analysed. My Department is now in the process of preparing the final Framework and is engaging closely with key stakeholders including Government Departments, State agencies and industry experts regarding the issues raised during the consultation process, including safety standards for electricity storage projects. The Framework will reflect any relevant European and international standards and requirements.
