Danish energy developer Ørsted has announced that it will install a Tesla battery storage system at its Hornsea 3 wind farm off the coast of East Anglia, UK.

The battery storage system, set to be completed by the end of 2026, will be one of the largest of its kind in Europe. Ørsted said the 600MW of storage capacity will hold the equivalent of the daily energy use of 80,000 UK homes.

Duncan Clark, head of Ørsted UK & Ireland, said: “Our 12 operational UK offshore wind farms are providing a huge amount of clean energy to the grid.

“The battery will help ensure that renewable energy is used in the best possible way by storing it when demand is lower and then releasing it back into the system when it is really needed, thereby maximising the potential of renewable energy whilst providing increased energy security and value to consumers.

“With this investment, we are adding significantly to Ørsted’s growing portfolio of storage solutions co-located with onshore and offshore renewable assets.”

During hours of peak demand when consumers use the most energy, a source of stored renewable energy will be vital to ensure sufficient supply. Wind energy might not be able to fulfil this demand on the spot, as the wind does not blow consistently.

Mike Snyder, senior director of Megapack at Tesla, said: “This project demonstrates the value and flexibility of Tesla’s best-in-class power electronics, providing enhanced grid stability and enabling more renewables on the grid.”

According to Ørsted, when complete, the £8.5bn ($10.8bn) Hornsea 3 will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm, with a capacity of 2.9GW.