NEC Energy Solutions Commissions 50 MW of Grid Energy Storage Facilities in UK for VLC Energy
January 08 2018 - 5:00AM
Business Wire
Facilities represent largest portfolio of
utility-scale battery energy storage systems connected to UK
grid
NEC Energy Solutions (NEC ES), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NEC
Corporation, announced today it has completed the commissioning of
a total of 50 MW of energy storage projects in the UK with VLC
Energy, a joint venture between Low Carbon, a renewable energy
investment company, and VPI Immingham, owner of one of the largest
combined heat and power plants in Europe and part of the Vitol
Group.
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10MW energy storage system recently
commissioned by NEC Energy Solutions in Cleator, UK for VLC Energy
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The 50MW portfolio, which is now fully operational and includes
a 40 MW facility in Glassenbury in Kent and a 10 MW installation in
Cleator in Cumbria, represents the largest portfolio of
utility-scale battery energy storage systems connected to the UK
grid. The Cleator and Glassenbury sites secured two contracts with
National Grid in August 2016 for battery energy storage systems to
provide Enhanced Frequency Response (EFR) to the UK system
operator.
NEC ES provided turnkey engineering, procurement and
construction (EPC) services which included its GSS® end-to-end grid
storage solution, and was contracted to operate the sites to
provide the EFR service directly to National Grid. Energy storage
operation for EFR will be handled by an automated operating mode
designed specifically for the UK frequency response service, and is
part of the AEROS® controls system, NEC’s proprietary energy
storage control software. NEC ES will also provide warranty service
and maintenance for ten years to maintain all required operating
capabilities to satisfy the terms of the EFR contracts.
Justin Thesiger, Operations Director at Low Carbon, said: “The
two new battery parks at Glassenbury and Cleator will ensure
stability within the local grid and that the electricity demands of
residents can be consistently met, including at times of high
demand. Sites such as these are fundamental to our energy security
and also to realizing the full potential of renewable electricity
generation that hit record levels earlier this year.”
“We are thrilled to be a part of these two exciting projects
with VLC Energy,” said Steve Fludder, chief executive officer of
NEC Energy Solutions. “In addition to providing our GSS® grid
storage systems, VLC Energy has entrusted us to provide the EFR
service directly to National Grid. This is a true testament to the
quality of our products, our people and our reputation.”
About NEC Energy Solutions
NEC Energy Solutions designs, manufactures, and integrates smart
energy storage solutions for the electric grid and applications
with critical power needs. Its megawatt-scale energy storage and
control systems provide greater stability to the grid while
maximizing renewable generation, while in telecom, datacenter, and
other industrial applications, its high performance lithium-ion
battery systems provide better value than traditional lead-acid
batteries in tough, critical power applications. Learn more at
www.neces.com.
About Low Carbon
Low Carbon is a privately owned investment company committed to
the development and operation of renewable energy power production.
Low Carbon invests into both renewable energy developers and
projects across a range of renewable energy technologies including
solar PV, wind, anaerobic digestion, combined heat and power,
concentrated solar power, energy efficiency, waste to energy and
energy storage. Low Carbon has a strong management team with a
proven track record in the development, construction, financing and
management of renewable energy assets. Low Carbon remains involved
in the projects for the long term with a dedicated asset management
team that manages assets on balance sheet and for third parties
(unlisted and listed). www.lowcarbon.com
About VPI Immingham
VPI Immingham is a combined heat and power (CHP) plant near
Immingham, on the South Bank of the river Humber. It is one of the
largest CHP plants in Europe, capable of generating 1,240 MW –
about 2.5% of UK peak electricity demand and up to 930 tonnes of
steam per hour, which is used by nearby oil refineries to turn
crude oil into products such as gasoline.
It is part of the Vitol Group, an energy and commodities
company. Vitol’s primary business is the trading and distribution
of energy products globally – it trades over six million barrels
per day of crude oil and products and, at any time, has 200 ships
transporting its cargoes.
Vitol’s clients include national oil companies, multinationals,
leading industrial and chemical companies and the world’s largest
airlines. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves clients
from some 40 offices worldwide and is invested in energy assets
globally including; circa 15.5mm3 of storage across six continents,
390kbpd of refining capacity and Shell-branded downstream
businesses in 16 African countries, as well as Australia. Revenues
in 2015 were $168 billion. www.vitol.com
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