Pulse Clean Energy, the battery energy storage system (BESS) developer backed by Canada-based Investment Management Corporation of Ontario, is set to deploy a 50MW/110MWh battery energy storage system in Scotland with Powin, US-based energy storage company.
The BESS will be deployed on project Overhill. Powin said its Stack570 energy storage system will be used for the project, along with the company’s integrated operating system software.
Pulse will oversee asset delivery and manage the operations of the BESS through its lifecycle.
The Overhill project is due to enter full commercial operations by mid-2025, Pulse said.
The company has not specified the battery technology involved just yet.
The project will provide services to maintain balance in the power grid, and once operational will be able to store surplus renewable energy in periods of high production.
This surplus energy then be able to be released during periods of lower production or when demand is high, it said.
Aazzum Yassir, director of technology & operations at Pulse, said: “After detailed evaluation, Pulse determined that Powin’s capabilities and technology stack placed them as one of the leading players in the BESS market. This agreement with Powin underscores our shared commitment to innovation and the pursuit of a cleaner, more affordable and secure energy system.”
Anthony Carroll, president of Powin, said: “We are deeply honored to be chosen by Pulse as the supplier for their 50MW/110MWh BESS near Aberdeen, Scotland. This selection underscores our unwavering commitment to pioneering clean and sustainable energy solutions. We are thrilled to collaborate with Pulse in this groundbreaking endeavor, and we look forward to leveraging our expertise to make a lasting impact on the energy system in the UK and beyond.”
Image: The Hirwaun BESS located in Aberdare, Wales. Credit: Pulse Clean Energy
