Statkraft and emsys VPP have integrated the 300MW Thurrock battery storage facility into a Virtual Power Plant, enabling the energy company to manage a gigawatt-scale portfolio of installed battery capacity in the UK.
The partners said the link-up follows the successful connection of the large-scale battery in 2025.
They added that integrating Thurrock into the Virtual Power Plant allows Statkraft to participate in the wholesale market and balancing services, including dynamic services and reactive power.
The facility contributes to grid stabilisation by maintaining frequency and providing reactive power.
Dr Ulrich Focken, managing director of emsys VPP, said: “The successful connection of Thurrock highlights our capacity to deliver intricate storage solutions worldwide and assist our partners in optimizing their flexibility.”
The company stated that the project serves as a reference for integrating large-scale storage into modern electricity markets by demonstrating how technological flexibility and commercial strategies can accelerate decarbonisation and create new revenue opportunities.