Stockport Battery Storage Station - Photo courtesy of Masdar
Masdar, the UAE-based renewable energy company, has launched its first electricity storage project in the UK.
Masdar, a leading renewable energy company, has taken a significant step towards its £1 billion ($1.33 billion) investment in electricity storage facilities in the UK with the launch of its Stockport Battery Storage Station.
The Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) announced the start of commercial operations at the facility, which utilizes battery storage systems in the Stockport area.
According to a statement seen by the Washington-based energy platform, this is the first project completed as part of Masdar's commitment to invest £1 billion in battery storage projects in the United Kingdom.
The Stockport battery storage facility is located on Wilken Road, within a redeveloped industrial site. During its construction, the local environment's biodiversity was enhanced through the provision of bird and bat enclosures to protect wildlife, the planting of native plants, and the control of Japanese knotweed. A community fund is also being established to provide financial support for local initiatives and causes.
Stockport Battery Storage
The Stockport Battery Storage facility, located on Wilken Road, has a capacity of 20 MW/40 MWh and will provide clean electricity to approximately 20,000 homes for more than two hours.
Construction on the Stockport project began in May 2024.
Following its acquisition of Arlington Energy in 2022, Masdar committed to investing £1 billion in a portfolio of battery storage projects in the UK, with a total capacity of 3 GWh, as part of its efforts to contribute to the transformation of the UK energy sector.
Masdar, the UAE-based energy company, will develop two more battery storage projects in Cardiff and Chesterfield. With a combined capacity of 150 MW/300 MWh, the Chesterfield and Cardiff projects are expected to store energy and provide electricity for a full day to more than 35,000 homes in the UK.
The UK government aims to implement up to 27 GW of electricity storage capacity by the end of this decade as part of its Clean Power 2030 action plan.
Hussain Almeer, Masdar’s UK and Global Director of Offshore Wind Energy, said the projects announced today reflect the company’s commitment to its plans to invest £1 billion in the UK’s battery storage sector, which plays a vital role in transforming the UK’s energy landscape.
He added that these systems will contribute to the deployment of renewable energy projects and deliver tangible benefits to consumers, businesses, and local communities.
Electricity Storage in the UK
Electricity storage battery systems contribute to balancing and stabilizing renewable energy supplies by providing a flexible energy source that stores surplus power during periods of low demand and distributes it to the grid during peak demand.
This flexibility helps enhance grid stability and energy security, supports the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid, and reduces consumer bills and carbon emissions.
Masdar, the UAE-based energy storage battery company, develops its projects in the field of electricity storage batteries according to the highest international safety and security standards. These projects include advanced fire detection and suppression systems, 24/7 CCTV surveillance, and local response capabilities.
Masdar implements electricity storage battery system projects in the UK in coordination with local partners, ensuring a positive impact on local communities and delivering tangible economic benefits across the country.
The Chesterfield project, located in Callow Green, will be built on land formerly used for coal mining, transforming the area into a hub for clean electricity production and storage.
The project's development will respect the agricultural character of the area, while the land will be rehabilitated and repurposed for positive environmental uses. The project will serve as a model for reinvesting in former industrial sites and promoting a sustainable future energy system.
The Cardiff project is located within a redeveloped industrial site on Ipswich Road. The fully rehabilitated, unused land will eliminate the need for new development and make efficient use of existing facilities and access roads.
Last October, Masdar laid the foundation stone for the world's largest and most technologically advanced project of its kind in Abu Dhabi. The project includes a 5.2 GW solar power plant and a 19 GWh battery storage system, providing up to 1 GW of renewable baseload power daily.
Masdar’s most prominent projects in the UK market include the 1.4 GW East Anglia 3 offshore wind farm, a €5.2 billion joint investment between Masdar and Iberdrola, which, once operational, will provide electricity to 1.3 million homes in the UK. Also, there is the 3 GW Dogger Bank South offshore wind farm, being developed in partnership with RWE.
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