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Will a UK battery energy storage project come online next year?

One of UK’s largest battery energy storage projects has changed hands and will come online next year as part of a low carbon energy park in Greater Manchester. UK-based developer Statera Energy has acquired a 680 MW/1360 MWh battery energy storage project in Greater Manchester from Carlton Power.

Who owns Carlton power's 'Carrington storage' project in Greater Manchester?

UK-based developer Statera Energy has acquired a 680 MW/1360 MWh battery energy storage project in Greater Manchester from Carlton Power. Located at Trafford Low Carbon Energy Park, Carrington Storage is expected to become one of the largest of its kind in Europe once fully energised in 2026.

Could a £750m battery energy storage scheme be the world's largest?

Planning permission has been granted for a £750m battery energy storage scheme (BESS) near Manchester. Carlton Power, the independent energy-infrastructure developer behind the venture, said the 1GW facility at the Trafford Low Carbon Energy Park would be the world’s largest battery-storage facility.

Will a £750m battery energy storage scheme help Trafford & Greater Manchester?

The council’s leader, Tom Ross, said that the battery storage and green-hydrogen schemes would put Trafford and Greater Manchester “at the forefront of the UK’s energy transition”. Planning permission has been granted for a £750m battery energy storage scheme (BESS) near Manchester.

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