Orsted has brought online the 20MW Carnegie Road energy storage project at Liverpool in England, its first standalone battery plant.
Carnegie Road comprises three containers and an associated power conversion system, all of which has been supplied by NEC.
The project will be used to help keep the UK electricity network stable by providing flexible response to grid-needs, Orsted said.
“One of the key actions in keeping the UK’s electricity grid balanced and stable is ensuring that the amount of electricity generated matches the amount of electricity used at any given moment,” it said.
Orsted UK managing director Matthew Wright said: “We have a vision to create a world that runs entirely on green energy, and that means we will need more than just clean energy generation.
“That’s why we’re investing in energy storage systems like Carnegie Road, to accelerate the transition to a smarter, low carbon grid.
“Batteries, and other innovative storage technologies will form a critical part of an integrated green energy system required to ensure we keep the lights on without harming our planet.”
Orsted lead on energy storage projects in the UK Bridgit Hartland-Johnson said: “Our electricity consumption pattern is changing, and is becoming less predictable as we use more electronic devices and electrify our transport system.
“The way we generate electricity is also changing as we add more low carbon sources from wind and solar to the grid.
“These changes mean that the way we balance and operate the grid, also need to adapt to become more agile and flexible.
“The combination of storage and renewable energy means we can now deliver infrastructure that enhances grid operations and ultimately delivers much better value for us as consumers.”