SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 17, 2026Interesting Engineering

New 600MW storage project could turn wasted wind power into clean electricity

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Net Zero Energy plans a €2B, 600MW green hydrogen storage facility in Co. Carlow, converting excess wind and solar power into hydrogen stored underground, potentially meeting 10% of Ireland's peak electricity demand while cutting 180,000 tonnes of CO2 yearly.

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