In Pictures: SSE Wins Planning Consent to Expand Mullafarry Battery Storage to 320MWh in North Mayo

SSE's Mullafarry expansion would scale battery storage capacity to 320MWh, enough to hold four hours of reserve power for the Irish grid.

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The revised Mullafarry Battery Energy Storage System near Killala aims to strengthen grid stability as Ireland integrates more renewables.

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Mayo County Council's planning consent clears a key hurdle for SSE's 80MW battery project in North Mayo.

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The project remains subject to a final investment decision before construction can begin.

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Battery storage projects like Mullafarry help balance supply and demand on Ireland's electricity network.

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SSE says the expanded facility would store up to four hours of reserve electricity to support renewable integration.

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Planning approval marks a step forward for one of Ireland's larger proposed battery energy storage schemes.

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Grid-scale batteries such as Mullafarry complement smaller home storage units in the shift to sustainable energy.

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The Killala-area project reflects growing investment in energy storage infrastructure across North Mayo.

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