UK's Largest 300MW Battery Storage Facility Connected at Tilbury Substation
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Summary
National Grid has connected the UK's largest battery storage facility at Tilbury substation. The 300MW Thurrock Storage project, developed by Statera Energy, has a capacity of 600MWh and can power up to 680,000 homes. The facility helps balance electricity supply and demand by storing surplus clean energy and discharging it when needed. Notably, the Tilbury substation previously served a coal plant and now supports sustainable energy infrastructure.
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With a total capacity of 600MWh, Thurrock Storage is capable of powering up to 680,000 homes
Our Tilbury substation once served a coal plant, and with battery connections like this, it's today helping to power a more sustainable future for the region and the country
Can help to balance supply and demand by soaking up surplus clean electricity and discharging it instantaneously when the grid needs it
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