RPC, Greenfield Collaborate To Deliver 500 MW Of UK Battery Storage

London based clean energy majors Renewable Power Capital (RPC) and Greenfield have collaborated to develop at least 500 MW of battery storage in the United Kingdom to enhance energy transition of the island country.

RPC and Greenfield also announced the acquisition of two projects by RPC from Greenfield having a total capacity of 83 MW. The firms are yet to share the details about the two renewable energy projects. The two projects are expected to be fully permitted by the second quarter of 2024.

Kevin Devlin, CEO, RPC, said, “Lithium-ion battery storage is currently the most flexible short duration storage technology available and will play a crucial role in balancing our energy system. The UK is already a leader in this sector, and we are excited to partner with Greenfield in order to accelerate and amplify this growth.”

David Ring, Managing Director, Greenfield, added, “We’re delighted to have a partner in RPC which not only shares the same collective goal and endeavour to tackling climate change, but which also aligns with the importance battery storage will play in building a long-term sustainable solution for the UK and beyond.” “By bringing this exciting partnership together, we solidify our position as a market leader in the investment and development of battery storage across the UK,” he added.

Previously, RPC revealed its partnership with Eelpower to develop 1 GW of battery storage in the UK. The UK battery storage market has been expanding quite fast these days. Cero Generation and Enso Energy also announced that they reached a financial close on 49.5MW/99MWh BESS in South Gloucestershire. This will come online in late 2024 and stand next to 49.9MW Larks Green solar farm that has been operationalised recently.

Recently, Tag Energy operationalised a 49.5MW/99MWh standalone energy storage system near Luton, England, through a funding from Santander UK. The project is called Chapel Farm.