Trina Storage, a business unit of Trina Solar, has secured a deal to provide battery energy storage systems (BESS) for four UK sites operated by Low Carbon. The systems will deliver approximately 190 MWh of total storage capacity, enhancing arbitrage and ancillary services capabilities. Each project will be able to provide its rated power output continuously for a duration of two hours.
Furthermore, the projects will each be co-located with a solar power plant, aiding the integration of additional renewables into the UK grid. Trina Storage offers a complete system service as part of the project, encompassing consulting, system design and design, supply and integration and a long term services agreement covering maintenance and extended performance warranties in the long-term.
The project will involve Trina Storage Elementa 0.5P cabinets being installed at Low Carbon’s Meadow, Sandon Brook, Fern Brook and Birch Solar Farms. Reportedly, through long term service agreements, Trina Storage will also provide Low Carbon with preventative maintenance as well as a 15-year performance warranty with flexible usage parameters.
