Ganfeng Lithium said it has signed an agreement with EDF to optimise and operate its Kintore Project energy storage power station in the United Kingdom.
The scheme will deliver 50MW/160MWh of capacity and is expected to begin commercial operations in 2026, the company said. Ganfeng Lithium will oversee construction and equipment supply with local partner GV Renewable, while EDF will take responsibility for trading, asset optimisation and operational management once the project is commissioned.
According to the companies, EDF will use its Powershift platform to provide real-time grid services and support network stability. The project is intended to strengthen flexibility in the UK electricity system as renewable generation increases.
Zhang Diyuan, head of Ganfeng’s overseas energy storage business, said the agreement marks a step into a new market for the company. “Partnering with EDF allows us to bring Ganfeng’s advanced energy storage technology to the UK market,” he said. “By combining our manufacturing expertise with EDF’s operational experience, we aim to strengthen the reliability and efficiency of the UK’s renewable energy network.”
Stuart Fenner, commercial director of wholesale market services at EDF, said storage remains essential to the energy transition. “Energy storage is critical to supporting the UK’s transition to a more sustainable, electric future,” he said. “The Kintore Project will provide flexible and responsive grid support, helping to balance supply and demand, strengthen system resilience, and deliver lasting value for consumers and asset owners.”
Both companies said the partnership reflects their commitment to clean-energy innovation and accelerating deployment of advanced storage solutions in the UK.
