Acquisition of 200 energy storage batteries

Who owns Hartmoor battery storage?

Monday 18th October 2024 Field has today announced the acquisition of the 200 MW / 800 MWh Hartmoor battery storage project from leading independent developer, Clearstone Energy. The project becomes the latest addition to Field’s 11 GW of battery storage projects in development and construction across Europe.

How many battery storage projects does field have?

Field has three operational battery storage projects at Oldham (20 MW / 20 MWh), Gerrards Cross (20 MW / 20 MWh) and Newport (20 MW / 40 MWh), with seven more in construction or pre-construction stages totalling 450 MW / 1 GWh.

Can battery energy storage improve UK electricity network flexibility?

Ben Pratt, Founder of Clearstone Energy, said: “ Increasing UK electricity network flexibility through battery energy storage capacity is critical to delivering on the Government’s ambitious Clean Power 2030 goal.

Why is battery storage important?

As countries accelerate their shift to renewables, battery storage plays a vital role in stabilising grids and enabling the large-scale integration of intermittent energy sources like wind and solar. JLL Energy and Infrastructure advised on the project transaction.

Why is battery storage important in Poland & Europe?

Furthermore, this acquisition underscores the growing demand for advanced energy storage solutions across Poland and Europe. As countries accelerate their shift to renewables, battery storage plays a vital role in stabilising grids and enabling the large-scale integration of intermittent energy sources like wind and solar.