A 98MW capacity battery energy storage, the Pillswood project, located near Hull, finally went live. The project was developed by Harmony Energy Limited and is the biggest battery energy storage system in Europe, according to Interesting Engineering. The battery is also managed by a Tesla 2-hour Megapack system.
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With this, the battery can store up to 196MWh of electricity in one cycle, allowing it to power around 300,000 homes for two hours. In a statement, Peter Kavanagh, the director of Harmony Energy, said that they hope the battery energy storage system will highlight Yorkshire as a leader in green energy solutions. He also said that the energy battery storage system is an achievement for their company and is the third and biggest project that they have developed through construction.
Energy Crisis in the UK
It is also noted that Harmony Energy Limited preponed the launch by four months due to the possible energy crisis that the UK will face in the winter. In addition, the war between Russia and Ukraine could potentially lead to a gas supply emergency in the UK; hence, this could lead to power cuts that rely on gas in the country.
Initially, the Pillswood project was to be done in two stages, but the company accelerated the project to deliver stable and secure power to UK homes over the winter.
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More Energy Storage Systems Underway
Harmony Energy will build five more energy storage systems before October 2023. Three of its projects will speed up its overall portfolio, leading to a total capacity of 500MW/1GWh. The Pillswood projected is also adjacent to the National Grid's Creyke Beck substation, which is planned to connect Phase A and B of Dogger Bank, the world's largest offshore wind farm.
The Power of the Tesla Megapack
The Megapacks are the world's most efficient lithium-ion batteries, with the ability to store 2 MWh of energy at the same time. The management of the Megapack system is also done through a Tesla 2-hour Megapack system, which can run as a short-term power supply during power blackouts.
The demand for energy storage systems is expected to increase in the UK as the government shrinks its carbon footprint. It is also important to note that many energy storage projects are underway or are being planned to address the future energy needs of UK homes.
The Pillswood project is a significant step to revolutionizing the energy system in the UK. In addition, the project is a significant part of the UK's efforts in achieving its carbon reduction goals. Still, it is also an important contribution to reducing the risk of power cuts in the UK.
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