CLARKE ENERGY SECURES FIRST GRID CONNECTED BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE PROJECT IN UK
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In a significant milestone in its diversification into new technologies supporting the net-zero energy transition, Knowsley-based Clarke Energy has secured a project to deliver its first battery energy storage system project in South Wales. Field, a UK-based energy storage company, selected Clarke Energy for the construction, installation, and supply of balance of plant at the grid-connected battery project. Trina Storage will provide the fully integrated battery storage system for the site in Newport. The Field Newport project, which will contribute to the UK’s efforts to decarbonise the energy supply, is expected to connect to the grid in late 2024, supporting the path to a greener, more flexible and more reliable GB grid. Clarke Energy was chosen for the Field Newport project based on the company’s extensive track record in delivering complex energy solutions and its project management expertise. Clarke Energy has implemented over £3bn worth of projects around the world, with more than 8GW of power delivered globally. Adam Wray-Summerson, Head of Sustainable Solutions, Clarke Energy, said: “Clarke Energy is proud to be supporting Field in the delivery of the Field Newport battery energy storage system project.
The Field Newport project, which will contribute to the UK’s efforts to decarbonise the energy supply, is expected to connect to the grid in late 2024. This facility will help balance the supply of renewable power and demand in the South Wales region, while ensuring grid stability as we transition to a net-zero future. Clarke Energy’s experience in the deployment of renewable power assets around the world, and our cradle-to-grave delivery philosophy, were some of the reasons why Field selected us as a partner. We look forward to developing our relationship with the Field team and delivering this project successfully.” Chris Wickins, Technical Director at Field, said: “We’re excited to be starting
construction work at our 40 MWh site at Field Newport. With Clarke Energy’s comprehensive experience delivering renewable energy projects, and Trina Storage’s battery technology, we’re looking forward to Field Newport becoming operational and helping create a more reliable, flexible, and greener grid.” Clarke Energy is one of the nominees for ‘International Business of the Year’ at the Liverpool Chamber’s Innovation in Business Awards. Over the past year, the company has secured a wide range of innovative new projects across their international territories including microgrids, biogas upgrading with CO2 recovery, quadgeneration, hydrogen, and battery energy storage systems. Clarke Energy’s global experience with renewable technology installations is helping countries around the world generate low carbon power on the journey to net zero. Find out more about Clarke Energy by visiting their website at www.clarke-energy.com
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