Tuesday 7 July 2020

Tesla Megapack batteries commissioned at new energy storage site in Dorset

Tesla Megapack batteries commissioned at new energy storage site in Dorset

Tesla Megapack batteries have been commissioned at a new utility-scale energy storage site in Dorset, UK.

Renewable energy solutions provider Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) and clean power developer Harmony Energy have commissioned their first utility-scale energy storage project at Holes Bay, Poole, Dorset.

The project is made up of six Tesla Megapack, lithium-ion batteries to provide a total capacity of 15MWh connected to the Southern Electric Power distribution network - the infrastructure makes it possible to store energy from renewable generation, balance the grid and offer peak-time flexibility to the UK National Grid as the country shifts to a more decarbonised and decentralised energy system.

These processes are carried out automatically using Tesla’s ‘Autobidder’ AI software.

Peter Kavanagh, Chief Executive Officer of Harmony Energy, said: “Utility-scale battery energy storage is critical to the future of the UK’s energy supply, often seen as the missing link in the UK’s renewable energy strategy, both in terms of controlling grid frequency and providing backup during periods of peak demand and supply.

"We’re delighted to have worked closely with FRV and Tesla to complete this project, which is the first in our pipeline of battery energy storage plant to be built in the UK.”

Written by

Bruna Pinhoni

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