Trina Storage and Clarke Energy have successfully completed the construction of a 40-megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) in Newport, Wales, on behalf of renewable energy company Field. The facility is now operational and is designed to provide dynamic frequency response, balancing fluctuations in electricity demand while enabling wholesale market arbitrage to reduce energy prices during off-peak periods.
Clarke Energy was responsible for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the project, while Trina Storage supplied and integrated the battery storage solution. The system includes tier-1 battery racks, power conversion systems (PCS), and an advanced software and control system to optimize performance.
This marks the third UK project completed by Trina Storage in collaboration with Field, following the opening of a 20MWh battery storage site in Gerrards Cross, near London, in July. A fourth project managed by the two companies is expected to be commissioned before the end of the year, bringing the total storage capacity for the UK grid to 180MWh once completed.
Gabriel Buccini, Head of Energy Storage at Trinasolar, emphasized the importance of the collaboration in supporting the UK's energy transition: “Our collaboration with Field is driving the development of a more resilient national grid, with this latest site increasing the flexibility of energy supply in South Wales. The opportunity to utilise Clarke Energy's considerable project management expertise was invaluable, proving crucial to delivering this project within the expected timeline.
Adam Wray-Summerson, Technical Sales Director at Clarke Energy, expressed pride in the facility's completion, stating: “We are proud to have been involved in the delivery of the Field Newport BESS facility. As this site enters commercial operation, our client is actively helping to support the transition to a net-zero future while balancing renewable electricity generation and demand across the South Wales region.
The completion of Field Newport highlights the growing role of battery storage systems in stabilizing the electricity grid and supporting the integration of renewable energy sources in the UK's drive towards a net-zero future.
