EIG's Fidra Energy, Sungrow Partner For 4.4GWh BESS Projects

Fidra Energy and Sungrow recently signed a 4.4 GWh energy storage partnership agreement to support Fidra’s plans to establish a 10 GW battery energy storage system (BESS) platform across the United Kingdom (UK) and other European markets by 2030.  

Under the Agreement, Sungrow will supply its liquid-cooled energy storage system (ESS) PowerTitan 2.0 to two of Fidra’s UK sites. The systems are to be of two-hour duration initially with expansion potential to a four-hour system. Sungrow is also expected to provide long-term maintenance services for both projects.

The first of Fidra’s sites to have Sungrow’s PowerTitan 2.0 installed will be at Thorpe Marsh development located in South Yorkshire. Thorpe Marsh battery storage sites is expected to have enough capacity to power up to 800,000 homes in the UK during peak hours of electricity demand. Construction of the site is scheduled to begin in 2025.

The second site will be West Burton C, located in Nottinghamshire, UK. The project is expected to have the capacity to power up to 300,000 homes in the UK during peak hours of electricity demand.  Construction of the site is scheduled to begin in 2026.

Chris Elder, Fidra Energy’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “Battery storage is a proven, cost-effective and flexible technology that will be critical for Europe’s energy transition. Our strategy is focused on building and operating big batteries in major markets.”

James Wu, Senior Vice President of Sungrow, commented: “This collaboration with Fidra Energy represents a shared commitment to energy innovation and an investment in the UK's sustainable future. The PowerTitan 2.0 is designed specifically for grid-forming, significantly enhancing the resilience and stability of the UK’s power grid while enabling efficient and long-term participation in the ancillary service market.”