Newport, South Wales – The UK continues to solidify its position as a leading market for large-scale battery energy storage in Europe with the launch of a new 40 MWh battery storage site in Newport, South Wales. The facility, known as Field Newport, provides dynamic frequency response services to stabilize electricity demand fluctuations and enables wholesale market arbitrage to reduce energy costs during off-peak periods.
Clarke Energy oversaw the engineering, procurement, and construction, delivering the project on schedule and within budget. Trina Storage supplied and integrated the battery solution, which includes tier-1 battery racks, power conversion systems (PCS), and an advanced software and control system for optimal efficiency and longevity.
This project marks the third collaboration between Trina Storage and Field, following the opening of a 20 MWh battery storage site in Gerrards Cross near London in July 2024. A fourth project is already underway, with the partnership expected to deliver a total of 180 MWh of storage capacity for the UK grid.
UK’s Energy Storage Goals
The UK aims to achieve 24 GW of energy storage capacity by 2030, positioning itself as the second-largest market in Europe after Italy. According to SolarPower Europe, large-scale battery storage is expected to dominate newly installed capacity, climbing from 21% in 2023 to 45% by 2028. The demand for grid-scale storage is projected to increase by 3.7 GWh in 2024 and reach 4.7 GWh annually by 2028, accounting for 65% of the UK battery storage market.
As the UK advances its ambitious energy transition plans, projects like Field Newport underline the growing importance of battery storage in stabilizing the grid, enhancing energy efficiency, and supporting the country’s renewable energy targets.