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Will Israel's Nofar energy develop a battery energy storage system?

Israel’s Nofar Energy is to pursue the development of UK battery energy storage systems (BESS) in a new joint venture (JV) with investment group Interland. The first project in this JV is to connect to the UK’s power grid using a 300 to 349MW connection, with a storage capacity of c.700MWh.

What is the UK's largest planned battery energy storage project?

This makes it the UK’s largest planned battery energy storage project, Nofar said, with estimated construction costs of £214 million. Construction of the project, dubbed Cellarhead, is set to kick off in the first half of 2022, with plans to connect the project to the grid in the second quarter of 2024.

What role does battery storage play in Scotland's energy transition?

“The recent decision by Scottish Ministers validates the crucial role that battery storage will play in our energy transition. As Scotland continues to increase its renewable energy capacity, projects like Whitehill BESS are essential for providing the flexibility and resilience necessary to maintain secure and reliable energy supplies.”

Could seawater save a battery?

Lithium's scarcity has raised concerns that future shortages could cause battery prices to skyrocket and stymie the growth of electric vehicles and other lithium-dependent technologies such as Tesla Powerwalls, stationary batteries often used to store rooftop solar power. Seawater could come to the rescue.