50MW BESS
50MW BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS)
In October 2021 the UK Governments ‘Net Zero Strategy’ was launched and commits the UK to be powered entirely by clean electricity by 2035, subject to security of supply.
In order to meet this target, a key component is the deployment of new flexibility measures including energy storage to help smooth out power supply and future price spikes.
As we strive to meet critical targets to achieve a carbon neutral economy, as we experience the ever increasing effects of climate change the need to be able to balance and control flows of power is crucial. It is critical to act now and to develop facilities where grid infrastructure and capacity allow.
The development has the capacity to store and supply over 73,000,000 kWh of electricity per year as an enabling technology for renewable generation and a replacement for gas fired power generation in providing a rapid response to satisfy peak demand. In performing these roles the development has the ability to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 20,664 metric tonnes annually whilst also providing electricity storage equivalent to supplying over 20,857 homes.
As we strive to meet critical targets to achieve a carbon neutral economy, as we experience the ever increasing effects of climate change the need to be able to balance and control flows of power is crucial. It is critical to act now and to develop facilities where grid infrastructure and capacity allow.
The development has the capacity to store and supply over 73,000,000 kWh of electricity per year as an enabling technology for renewable generation and a replacement for gas fired power generation in providing a rapid response to satisfy peak demand. In performing these roles the development has the ability to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 20,664 metric tonnes annually whilst also providing electricity storage equivalent to supplying over 20,857 homes.
There is an increasingly urgent requirement to assist the National Grid with balancing issues throughout the electricity transmission network brought about by various sources such as fluctuating power generation as well as surges and dips in consumption. Smooth grid operation relies on the provision of rapid reactive power services either by generation or dedicated facilities to enable frequency stabilisation. Battery technology provides sub-second response times, so offer a reliable solution to a number of the Grid’s balancing issues.
Utilising Lithium Ion batteries that will be stored within 20 battery container units and be supported by 20 invertors, 10 transformers and a substation, the development is located within an area that benefits from an existing framework of high hedging, tree screening and existing derelict buildings which offer an excellent level of visual screening.
Where necessary further screening and habitat improvements will be introduced to ensure that biodiversity and green networks in the area are not impacted.
Utilising Lithium Ion batteries that will be stored within 20 battery container units and be supported by 20 invertors, 10 transformers and a substation, the development is located within an area that benefits from an existing framework of high hedging, tree screening and existing derelict buildings which offer an excellent level of visual screening.
Where necessary further screening and habitat improvements will be introduced to ensure that biodiversity and green networks in the area are not impacted.
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