Renewables & Energy · Other generation / storage
Highview Carrington Liquid Air Energy Storage
Highview’s Carrington plant will store energy by liquefying air, then expanding it to generate electricity when required. The facility is under construction at Trafford Low Carbon Energy Park.[1]
Current position
An on-site groundbreaking ceremony took place on 21 November 2025. The developer forecast first-phase operation in the second half of 2026; operation has not been independently confirmed.
Project details
- The design provides 50MW of output and 300MWh of storage, equivalent to six hours at full power.
- A separate grid-stability installation is included alongside the energy-storage plant.
Timeline
June 2024
£300 million investment package announced.
21 November 2025
On-site groundbreaking ceremony held.