Energy storage developer Eku Energy is due to commence construction shortly on two new battery storage projects in the UK.
Together the two projects in Basildon, Essex and Loudwater, Buckinghamshire have an installed capacity of 130 megawatt hour (MWh) and will provide vital flexibility to support the UK electricity system, enable more renewable generation and advance the UK’s clean energy transition.
Construction is due to commence at both sites in fourth quarter 2023 and they are expected to be commercially operational by the end of 2024.
Since its launch in November 2022 Eku Energy has expanded rapidly and now has 1.2GWh of battery storage in delivery, with operations in Australia, Italy, Japan, Taiwan and the UK.
The company has placed an order with NHOA Group to supply two stand-alone battery energy storage systems for Basildon and Loudwater.
The deal between Eku Energy and NHOA also includes a long-term service agreement regarding the batteries’ operational maintenance.
Eku Energy chief executive Sandra Grauers Nilsson said: “Battery storage is essential to the decarbonisation of electricity systems globally and Eku Energy is focused on delivering safe, secure and reliable solutions at scale and pace.
“We are delighted to have partnered with NHOA Energy on these two new battery storage projects as we continue to expand our global battery storage portfolio.”
Eku Energy already has a 40MW/40MWh battery in Maldon, Essex, in construction and recently announced a partnership with Renera Energy to develop 1GW of battery storage in Italy.
The company was initially established by Macquarie’s Green Investment Group and is now jointly owned by a Macquarie Asset Management managed fund and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation.