The Somerset-Fideoak Mill Battery Energy Storage System is a 30,000kW energy storage project located in Somerset, England, UK.
The electro-chemical battery energy storage project uses lithium-ion as its storage technology. The project was announced in 2018 and was commissioned in 2019.
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Description
The Somerset-Fideoak Mill Battery Energy Storage System was developed by South Somerset District Council. The project is owned by South Somerset District Council (100%).
The key application of the project is frequency control ancillary services.
Contractors involved
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By GlobalDataBYD and South Somerset District Council have delivered the battery energy storage project.
Additional information
South Somerset District Council (SSDC) and Opium Power are the owner and developer of the project. BSR Connect and KiWi Power providing additional services. South Somerset District Council working with Opium Power and KiWi Power to expand the capacity of the 25 MW unit with an additional 5 MW development at the site near Taunton. The 25 MW storage system, which has a one hour duration, is already providing flexibility services to the grid.
Methodology
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