ABB is to provide a 2MW energy storage system for Dong Energy’s 90MW Burbo Bank offshore wind farm in Liverpool Bay off the UK’s west coast.
The battery system will be used to help stabilise the frequency of the UK grid to 50 hertz and will be the first of its kind at an offshore wind farm, ABB said.
Grid frequency is dependent on the balance between supply and demand and the integration of large volumes of variable wind power increases the supply complexity resulting in frequency variations that impact consumers, the company added.
ABB high voltage products business unit managing director Giandomenico Rivetti said: “We are delighted to implement this innovative solution which will enable the integration of clean wind energy, without compromising grid stability and power quality to consumers.”
Dong senior vice president, partnerships, M&A and asset management Ole Kjems Sørensen said: “The need for grid flexibility continues to grow. As a leader in providing low-carbon energy, we are keen to be part of the solution to make the energy system smarter and to help National Grid manage grid stability.”
Image: Burbo Bank (Dong Energy)
