Who is Lumcloon Energy Limited?

Offaly based Lumcloon Energy Limited, founded by local entrepreneur Nigel Reams, has agreed a partnership with South Korean energy company giant, Hanwha Energy Corporation, to develop two new 100MW sustainable energy projects in the Midlands.

What does Lumcloon energy do?

Lumcloon Energy identified flexibility as a key component to address the changing needs of the evolving power systems, which are transitioning from fossil-based generation to renewable-based generation. Lumcloon Energy is an expert in early-stage project development, particularly in Ireland where our landmark projects are based.

What is Lumcloon energy & Hanwha energy doing?

Back in 2019 Lumcloon Energy joined forces with South Korea's Hanwha Energy to build, in Lumcloon and Shannonbridge, one of the largest battery storage power plants in Europe, storing enough electricity to power 100,000 homes as part of a €150 million electricity project.

Will Lumcloon build a battery plant in Westmeath?

Lumcloon Energy Ltd also plans to build a €500 million battery and gas plant in Rochfortbridge, Westmeath, but a number of objections have been lodged against this and the company is waiting for the decision of the planning authorities.

What is Lumcloon energy's second phase of the Shannonbridge project?

Lumcloon Energy is now developing the second phase of the Shannonbridge project. Phase two involves a hybrid of energy storage technologies. In this phase, a combination of a Synchronous Condenser and a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) are employed.

Why did Nigel join Lumcloon energy?

Nigel brought together a team with complementary skills and experience who work together to realise his vision. Lumcloon Energy identified flexibility as a key component to address the changing needs of the evolving power systems, which are transitioning from fossil-based generation to renewable-based generation.