Falkland Islands bess technology

Where did SSE get the Bess project?

The BESS project has been obtained from Grid Systems Services, a subsidiary of Low Carbon. SSE’s 50MW battery storage asset at Salisbury in Wiltshire, England, which entered commercial operation in April 2024. Credit: SSE Renewables.

What innovations will be in the Bess industry this year?

Along with advancements in safety, BESS will also see innovative developments in technology this year. The BESS industry has been dominated by lithium-ion batteries, but the need for more long-duration storage, which cannot currently be done economically and safely with lithium, will open the door for promising non-lithium technologies.

What is SSE Renewables doing with the Thornsberry Bess project?

The move by SSE Renewables, a branch of the Financial Times Stock Exchange-listed SSE, is part of its strategy to grow its battery storage portfolio in the country. Located in County Offaly, the Thornsberry BESS project has been obtained from Grid Systems Services, a subsidiary of Low Carbon.

Where is the Thornsberry Bess project located?

Located in County Offaly, the Thornsberry BESS project has been obtained from Grid Systems Services, a subsidiary of Low Carbon. The site, near Tullamore, has planning consent and a grid connection offer for a 120MW import/export capacity to the national grid.