Our Approach to Working with Communities
We believe that a better, cleaner and more sustainable world is possible to achieve and that by working together, we can harness Ireland’s natural resources to produce clean energy that can deliver for the present, while safeguarding our future.
At Statkraft, we aim to develop and maintain strong relationships in the communities where we work. Engagement begins at the early stages of the development process and runs right through the project life cycle, as we believe successfully delivering these projects requires a partnership based on trust and compromise. During the consultation process, our objective is not to seek support for the proposal but to provide information to allow you to develop your own considered opinion, based on accurate information, on what this proposal has to offer. As this process develops, we will continue to work with you to ensure that this LDES proposal will enable effective climate action while also delivering for the local area.
We aim to visit all residents within a 1 km radius of a project that we are developing so that local people can meet the project's dedicated Community Liaison Officer, discuss the project and provide feedback.
An integral part of our work with communities is the promotion of Sustainability Funds associated with projects. These funds have the potential to support the already brilliant work that individuals and groups are doing in their local areas to reinvigorate communities for decades to come. The Sustainability Fund for the Derryroe LDES proposal would be €25,000 a year for 10 years which will be made available at the commencement of construction..
Our Community Liaison Team are always available to meet local residents and/or community groups to discuss any aspect of the project. You can reach out to the dedicated Community Liaison Officer using the contact information available on our Contact Us page. We also encourage providing your feedback through our Project Feedback Form.
Sustainability
- Statkraft and the SDGs
- EU Battery Regulation - Long Duration Energy Storage systems are a cornerstone of a sustainable energy future, especially in countries like Ireland that are rapidly transitioning to renewables. In this context however, there are legitimate questions around Battery Sustainability that go beyond performance. Thanks to EU Battery Regulation (2023/1542), LDES batteries must meet strict standards for low carbon footprint, recyclability, harmful substances and responsible sourcing of materials like lithium and cobalt. In addition, projects like Derryroe are designed with environmental screening, community benefit funds, and long-term planning in mind.
The Derryroe Energy Project Management Team have engaged with the Cork Emergency Services as part of our commitment to best practice.
