SSE Renewables has chosen Morrison Energy Services and Sungrow as partners for a 320MW battery project in the UK.
The Monk Fryston battery energy storage system (BESS) will be built in Monk Fryston, north Yorkshire.
Morrison Energy Services, a part of M Group Services’ Energy Division, has been appointed as the project’s principal contractor.
Sungrow, who is also working with SSE Renewables on its nearby Ferrybridge battery storage project, will once again supply the battery energy storage system.
SSE Renewables took a final investment decision on the project back in November 2023 and the site aims to energise in late 2025.
Richard Cave-Bigley, Director of Solar & Battery – SSE Renewables, said: “We’re excited to be working with Morrison Energy Services and Sungrow on what is our largest battery storage project to date.
“Projects like our battery storage facility at Monk Fryston are crucial in reaching the UK’s net zero goals and being able to harness the abundance of energy generated from our existing renewables portfolio.”
Donnie Whyte, Managing Director at Morrison Energy Services, said: “We are looking forward to working with SSE and Sungrow on the delivery of this flagship Battery Storage project.
“This project represents a significant progression for our business in the renewables sector as part of our overall strategy supporting the UK’s journey to net zero.”


