Field is to break ground at its Newport battery storage site in South Wales in the coming weeks.
The renewable energy infrastructure company has signed contracts with two key partners to construct the 40 megawatt hour site, which will contribute to the UK’s efforts to decarbonise energy supply.
Field has signed contracts with Clarke Energy for construction, installation and supply of balance of plant, while Trina Storage will provide a fully integrated battery storage system for the site.
The news follows Field’s recent £200m funding round led by DIF Capital Partners.
With contracts signed, the Newport site is expected to be up and running in the third quarter of 2024.
Field’s first battery storage site, in Oldham (20MWh), commenced operations in 2022.
A further four sites across the UK totalling 210MWh are either in or preparing for construction, including Field Newport.
Field also recently announced its expansion into Italy, with the aim of building a multi-gigawatt portfolio in strategic locations across the country.
Clarke Energy has implemented over £3bn worth of projects around the world, with more than 8GWe delivered in gas-fired generation, combined heat and power, back-up power, microgrids, biomethane injection, hydrogen generation and battery storage.
Trina Storage’s battery solution will include Tier-1 battery racks, power conversion systems and an advanced software and control system, integrated for optimal performance and lifetime.
Chris Wickins, Technical Director at Field, said: “We’re excited to be starting construction work at our 40MWh site at Field Newport.
“With Clarke Energy’s comprehensive experience delivering renewable energy projects, and Trina Storage’s battery technology, we’re looking forward to Field Newport becoming operational and helping create a more reliable, flexible and greener grid.”