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Pulse Clean Energy, a specialist in energy storage and grid stability, has successfully activated its 22MW / 49.5 MWh battery storage project at the Hirwaun Industrial Estate in Aberdare, Wales. This project is Pulse Clean Energy’s first battery with a two-hour duration. It plays a key role in improving grid stability by storing surplus energy produced during times of high renewable energy generation and releasing it back to the grid when demand peaks.
This facility will help integrate more renewable energy into the UK’s power system, reducing the need for fossil fuels and enhancing energy security. This project is the fifth of nine planned sites where Pulse Clean Energy is transforming former diesel-powered sites into large-scale battery storage, as part of a larger effort to convert old infrastructure into sustainable, cleaner energy solutions.
The facility, with a peak output of 21.76 MW, can provide power to over 48,000 homes for more than two hours, ensuring a stable energy supply for local communities and businesses. Thanks to its two-hour duration, the battery offers greater capacity to help balance energy supply. This assists the National Grid Electricity System Operator (NESO) in managing the grid effectively.
Trevor Wills, CEO of Pulse Clean Energy, mentioned, “The successful commissioning of our first two-hour battery project is a milestone for Pulse Clean Energy as we continue to advance our strategy to support the integration of renewable energy solutions into the UK’s grid. Battery storage is crucial to strengthening the resilience of the grid and enabling growth in renewable generation. The environmental impact of this project is far-reaching and will deliver significant benefits to the local communities in Aberdare and its surrounding areas, strengthening energy security, and establishing a cleaner, more sustainable future for Wales.”
Pulse Clean Energy financed the project through its £175 million credit facility with Santander, CIBC, Investec, and the National Wealth Fund, along with equity from the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO). Habitat is optimizing the asset, and Pulse Clean Energy received advice from Eversheds (legal), Everose (technical support via PAC), and Fichtner Consulting Engineers (technical support with design and engineering). |
