SSE Lands Energy Optimisation Deal for 249-MW Battery

• SSE Energy Supply Ltd has been contracted to optimize a 249 MW/373.5 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Kent, England for 10 years. Sheaf Energy Park is set for July 2025 commissioning, with Pacific Green Battery Energy Parks 2 Ltd. powering the BESS with a 10-year, GBP 120 million debt. Balance demand & supply: transition to renewable energy with this energy storage system.

SSE Energy Supply Ltd has been contracted to provide trading and optimization services for a 249-MW/373.5-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Kent, England. The Sheaf Energy Park, set for commissioning in July 2025, is owned by Pacific Green Battery Energy Parks 2 Ltd and is backed by a 10-year GBP 120 million debt. Pacific Green is responsible for the construction and operations and maintenance of the BESS, while SSE will optimise it for 10 years. This energy storage system will be able to provide services to the grid to balance demand and supply, helping to transition to renewable energy.

What Services Does SSE Provide for Kent's 249-MW Battery Energy Storage System?

• SSE will optimise the BESS for 10 years.
• SSE will provide trading and optimization services to maximize the value of the BESS.
• SSE will help Pacific Green to manage the risk associated with the BESS.
• SSE will provide analytical tools to Pacific Green to analyze and adjust the operations of the BESS.
• SSE will manage the dispatch of the BESS to ensure optimal use of the BESS and reliability of the grid.
• SSE will provide real-time monitoring and control of the BESS.
• SSE will provide remote troubleshooting and support to Pacific Green for the BESS.