Wärtsilä, the global technology company, said it will deliver a 300MW/600MWh energy storage system (ESS) at the end of 2025 to Zenobē, the Scottish EV fleet and battery storage specialist.
This project follows the announcement in February 2023 of a 200MW/400MWh GridSolv Quantum ESS, which Wärtsilä will deliver to Zenobē in Blackhillock, Scotland, to be operational by autumn 2024.
Andy Tang, Vice President, Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimisation, said: “This project brings Wärtsilä’s portfolio of energy storage assets in the United Kingdom over 2GWh.”
James Basden, founder of Zenobē, said reaching this significant milestone demonstrates his company’s commitment to better utilise wind power and support its growth by doubling Scotland’s battery storage capacity.
The project will be delivered under Britain’s National Grid’s NOA Stability Pathfinder programme. It aims to cost effectively address stability issues in the electricity system created by the increased adoption of intermittent renewable generation.
The project is expected to abate 3.4 million tonnes of CO2 emissions over the next 15 years.
The new energy storage will be the first facility built with Wärtsilä’s Quantum High Energy system for energy storage. The features include advanced lithium-ion battery cells that provide high energy density (306Ah), active dehumidification to combat moisture and condensation.
Safety features such as gas detection ports will allow for external sampling and enhance safety for first responders. Centrally located dual sprinkler systems will improve fire suppression performance and leakage protection for coolant, electrolytes and low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants.
Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq in Helsinki.
