UK’s largest grid-connected battery plugs in at Drax substation

Tuesday 19 Nov 2024
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National Grid has connected a 200MWh battery installation developed by TagEnergy at the Lakeside Energy Park at Drax.

Comprised of Tesla Megapack 2XL lithium-ion batteries, the 100MW/200MWh installation is claimed to be the UK’s largest grid-connected battery. National Grid worked with contractor Omexom to upgrade the Drax 132kV substation in order to accommodate the new system. Works included extending the busbars, upgrading busbar protection and substation control systems, and installing an operational tripping scheme. The project is 100 per cent owned and operated by TagEnergy.

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