On 4 March 2025, the Government approved Action 17 of the Energy Security Package, the development of a State-led strategic gas emergency reserve. The delivery of a temporary gas reserve is critical to Ireland's energy security as we continue to transition to indigenous, clean. Energy Security in Ireland to 2030 outlines a new strategy to ensure energy security in Ireland for this decade, while ensuring a sustainable transition to a carbon neutral energy system by 2050. This report is being published as part of an Energy Security Package, containing a range of. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this short note, SEAI accepts no liability whatsoever to any third party for any loss or damage arising from any interpretation or use of theinformation contained in this note, or reliance on any views expressed therein. A resilient energy system is one that can ensure a reliable, regular supply of energy and have contingency measures in place, in the event of a power failure. A renewables-based energy system, powered by wind and solar electricity, brings new challenges and will require new approaches to. At Energy Storage Ireland 2025, the message was clear: energy storage is central to a stable, low-carbon grid, and while short-duration battery systems (BESS) are available, long-duration storage (LDES) supply is in its infancy, however ESBN has a structure to enable LDES rollout in Ireland. With a target of 80% renewable electricity from intermittent sources on our grid by 2030, Ireland will require a.