Trina Storage, a provider of integrated energy storage solutions, has announced that the 49.9 MW photovoltaic (PV) and storage colocation site, Tiln Farm, has been energised and is now operational. The project, located in Birmingham, UK, is owned by Schroders Greencoat and was constructed by EPC contractor METLEN Energy & Metals.
26 vertically integrated battery storage systems
Tiln Farm features 26 Trina Storage’s vertically integrated battery energy storage systems (BESS), Elementa. It will provide more than 50MWh of storage capacity with a two hour duration to enhance grid flexibility, improve arbitrage capabilities and support the UK’s energy stability. The BESS system features integrated LFP cells.
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Matt Tingle, Investment Director, Solar and Storage at Schroders Greencoat, said: “The successful commissioning of Tiln Farm marks a major achievement. Collaborating with Metlen and Trina Storage has allowed us to create a project that not only delivers immediate benefits to the grid but also sets the foundation for long-term energy resilience, including supporting more renewables on the system.”
Maximising available grid capacity
“If the UK’s energy grid is to become more flexible, stable and fit for purpose, it’s critical that battery storage is a core element. By implementing battery storage co-located alongside solar, we’re helping contribute to the ongoing expansion of renewable energy whilst maximising available grid capacity“, Tingle underlined.
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„It was also an honour to have Ed Miliband MP, the Secretary of State for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, visit the site. He expressed his enthusiasm for solar and the importance of sites like Tiln Farm for the future of energy security, highlighting the crucial role that renewable energy and storage is playing as we shift towards green solutions“, Gabriele Buccini, Head of Storage at Trinasolar Europe, added. (hcn)
