Construction starts on 857 MWh Berkswell battery
Farrans has begun early works on the 200 MW, four-hour battery near Solihull for BW ESS and co-owner AIP Management.
Renewables & Energy · Battery storage
Berkswell BESS
Berkswell is a 200 MW / 857 MWh battery energy storage system under construction near Solihull in the West Midlands for BW ESS.[1][2]
Current position
Farrans has begun early works for BW ESS; the project is co-owned with AIP Management.
Benefits
- The four-hour battery is intended to strengthen grid flexibility and resilience close to major electricity-demand centres and help accommodate more renewable generation.