Coolkeeragh BES Ltd. Files Planning for 140MW Lithium Iron Phosphate BESS in Northern Ireland
Coolkeeragh BES Ltd., a subsidiary of ABO Energy NI Ltd., has filed planning documents for a 140MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Northern Ireland, aimed at enhancing renewable energy integration during peak demand. The project will utilize Lithium Iron Phosphate battery technology and is located near the existing Coolkeeragh substation, with plans to stabilize the electricity network by storing excess wind energy.

Coolkeeragh BES Ltd., owned by ABO Energy NI Ltd., has submitted planning documents to Derry City & Strabane District Council for a new Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This project aims to enhance infrastructure for the System Operator for Northern Ireland (SONI) to integrate renewable energy onto the grid during peak demand.
The plans have been amended to utilize Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery technology instead of Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC). The BESS will be located on an 8.6-acre site, 150 meters southeast of the existing Coolkeeragh 275 kV substation, with a capacity of 140MW.
The deployment of this technology is expected to stabilize the electricity network by balancing supply and demand, allowing for the storage of wind energy generated during high production periods. The BESS will connect to the 110kV side of the substation via underground cabling.




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