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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.

Will Carlton power build a 1GW battery energy storage scheme in Manchester?

Carlton Power secures planning permission for a 1GW battery energy storage scheme in Manchester, aiming for commercial operation in 2025. The project will strengthen regional energy security and surpass the current largest BESS in the world.

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.

When will Trafford be able to build a battery storage scheme?

Planning permission for the BESS was granted by Trafford Council, the local planning authority. Subject to a final investment decision, construction of the battery storage scheme is expected to begin in the first quarter of next year (2024) with it entering commercial operation in the final quarter of 2025.

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