Irish renewable energy company Local Power has partnered with Nottinghamshire-based Power Saving Solutions to introduce Hussh Pods mobile battery energy storage systems to the Irish market, targeting construction, utility and events sites that currently rely on diesel or HVO generators, as reported by Agriland.

Power Saving Solutions, founded in 2013, has built and deployed more than 1,000 Hussh Pods across the UK, serving large-scale construction companies, utility providers, events companies, film productions and edge-of-grid power users. The company says its mobile battery units can reduce diesel generator fuel consumption by more than 50%, while also reducing noise pollution on site and delivering significant reductions in carbon emissions.

Hussh Pods are available from single-phase units up to 200kVA units, which can be connected in parallel for larger sites. The systems can power multi-cabin sites, tower cranes and lighting, and can also function as a buffer when grid-tied.

Local Power, headquartered in Dunboyne, Co. Meath, has installed over 80MW of rooftop solar PV since its founding more than 10 years ago. The company has battery storage and EV charging solutions installed in almost every county in Ireland.

James Walton, executive director at Local Power, said: "Local Power Ltd is now increasing their footprint and expertise on the ground in Ireland, with a dedicated team of trained BESS engineers to ensure systems can be commissioned and maintained with ease. We are delighted to partner with Power Saving Solutions and look forward to working with them in the Irish market."

The partnership gives Power Saving Solutions its first dedicated distribution and engineering presence in Ireland, with Local Power providing commissioning and maintenance support through its specialist BESS team.

The Hussh Pods partnership extends Local Power's growing energy storage offering, which already includes fixed battery storage and EV charging infrastructure, and positions the company to serve the significant portion of Irish construction and events operators that currently depend on diesel generation for temporary and off-grid power needs. Ireland's Climate Action Plan targets a substantial reduction in emissions from the construction sector, creating commercial pressure on site operators to identify lower-carbon alternatives to conventional diesel generators.