Steven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party)
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We touched on the hybrid model. In the case of a generating station currently correcting to the grid, it probably makes a lot of sense to install whatever energy generation we are going to use, whether it is battery, hydrogen or whatever. That probably addresses planning issues because there is no change of use, but rather some modification. In terms of battery, is it prudent technology for that short-term duration? Are we better off with many multiples of short duration storage dotted around the grid rather than one or two large generation points, such as is the case with the fossil fuel generation sites?