Construction begins at 99MW UK storage space site

• Clay Tye is being created by Fotowatio Renewable Ventures and Harmony Energy

Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) and UK designer Harmony Energy have actually started initial construction works at the 99MW/198 megawatt-hour Clay Tye energy storage project in Essex, south-east England.

Clay Tye will comprise 52 Tesla megapack lithium-ion batteries, together with Tesla's Autobidder AI software for energy capacity exchange and project administration.

The batteries will be attached to UK Power Networks distribution network, offering the capability to store energy from renewable sources and peak-time flexibility to the UK National Grid.

The project, which will be the largest battery energy storage space system (BESS) in the UK once operational, is anticipated to be ended up and energised throughout the first quarter of 2023.

FRV handling director Felipe Hernandez said: "Clay Tye is mosting likely to be a significant milestone in our development objective in the UK energy storage market.

" This BESS strengthens the long-term sustainability of our organization design and our management setting in the marketplace.

" This way, we are continuing the course for the future FRV's assets in the nation, which are in the commercial procedure, construction and growth phase."

Harmony Energy president Peter Kavanagh said: "This is an additional significant landmark in our continued growth and we delight in to be working alongside FRV once more.

" Clay Tye has actually taken 6 years to reach this stage. It is just one of the largest projects of its kind in the UK and will contribute to future energy safety and security whilst supporting decarbonisation of the grid."

FRV is part of renewable energy company Abdul Latif Jameel Energy.