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BW ESS has officially launched its 100MW / 331MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Bramley, Hampshire, marking the largest operational system of its kind in the UK. This milestone is a significant advancement in the country’s energy transition, offering a cleaner, more resilient grid and supporting the integration of renewable energy.

The Bramley BESS, equipped with Sungrow’s advanced PowerTitan 2.0 liquid-cooled technology, is the first of its kind in Europe. The project, capable of supplying the average daily electricity needs of 44,000 homes, is designed to balance electricity supply and demand, stabilize the grid, and reduce costs, emissions, and energy prices. The system will also provide long-duration storage, crucial for supporting intermittent renewable energy sources.

In a ceremony hosted by BW ESS, Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman of BW Group, officially inaugurated the project, which was attended by key stakeholders from Sungrow and Shell Energy Europe. This groundbreaking initiative is not only a technical achievement but also a market-first, as BW ESS has secured a seven-year tolling agreement with Shell Energy for the project, paving the way for new revenue models in the European battery storage market.

As BW ESS continues its UK rollout, the Bramley BESS project highlights the company’s commitment to advancing clean energy solutions and ensuring a sustainable energy future for the region.