{"id":36685,"date":"2023-08-29T15:28:34","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T14:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=36685"},"modified":"2023-08-29T15:42:43","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T14:42:43","slug":"40-mwh-newport-battery-storage-site-set-to-break-ground-in-coming-weeks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/40-mwh-newport-battery-storage-site-set-to-break-ground-in-coming-weeks\/36685\/","title":{"rendered":"40 MWh Newport battery storage site set to break ground in coming weeks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Field has announced that its highly anticipated 40 MWh Newport battery storage site is set to break ground in the next few weeks.<\/h2>\n

The Newport battery storage site is expected to connect to the grid in the third quarter of 2024, adding 40 MWh of storage to help decarbonise the UK’s energy supply<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Field, a leading energy infrastructure company, has now established two essential partnerships with key players to start developing the Newport battery storage site.<\/p>\n

Clarke Energy will lead the construction and installation of Field Newport, with Trina Storage providing a fully integrated battery storage system for the project.<\/p>\n

The announcement arrives shortly after Field’s \u00a3200m funding round<\/a> led by DIF Capital Partners, with the Newport battery storage site being the latest in a string of company initiatives aimed at reinforcing the UK’s clean energy portfolio.<\/p>\n

Speaking on the development, Chris Wickins, Technical Director at Field, said: “We’re excited to be starting construction work at our 40 MWh site at Field Newport.<\/p>\n

With Clarke Energy’s comprehensive experience delivering renewable energy projects and Trina Storage’s battery technology, we’re looking forward to Field Newport becoming operational and helping create a more reliable, flexible and greener grid.”<\/p>\n

Field Newport development plan<\/h3>\n

The development of the Newport battery storage site will be led by Clarke Energy, chosen for its exceptional track record in creating complex energy storage projects.<\/p>\n

Over the years, Clarke has built more than \u00a33bn worth of projects worldwide, delivering over 8 GWe in gas-fired generation, combined heat & power, backup power, microgrids, biomethane injection, hydrogen generation, and battery storage.<\/p>\n

Adam Wray-Summerson, Head of Sustainable Solutions, Clarke Energy, said: “Clarke Energy are proud to be supporting Field in the delivery of the Field Newport battery energy storage system project.<\/p>\n

“This facility will help balance the supply of renewable power and demand in the South Wales region whilst ensuring grid stability as we transition to a net-zero future.<\/p>\n

“Clarke Energy’s experience in the deployment of renewable power assets around the world and our cradle-to-grave delivery philosophy were some of the reasons why Field selected us as a partner.<\/p>\n

“We look forward to developing our relationship with the Field team and to delivering this project successfully.”<\/p>\n