Field, a leading energy infrastructure company, is gearing up to break ground on its highly anticipated 40 MWh Newport battery storage site in the coming weeks. The project, set to connect to the grid in the third quarter of 2024, will contribute 40 MWh of storage capacity to support the decarbonization of the UK’s energy supply.
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To bring the Newport battery storage site to fruition, Field has formed two crucial partnerships with key players in the industry. Clarke Energy, renowned for its expertise in developing complex energy storage projects, will oversee the construction and installation of Field Newport. Trina Storage, on the other hand, will provide a fully integrated battery storage system for the project.
This announcement comes shortly after Field’s successful £200m funding round led by DIF Capital Partners. The Newport battery storage site is part of Field’s ongoing efforts to bolster the UK’s clean energy portfolio.
Chris Wickins, Technical Director at Field, expressed excitement about the project, stating, “We’re thrilled to commence construction work at our 40 MWh site at Field Newport. With Clarke Energy’s extensive experience in delivering renewable energy projects and Trina Storage’s advanced battery technology, we look forward to Field Newport becoming operational and contributing to a more reliable, flexible, and greener grid.”
The development of the Newport battery storage site will be spearheaded by Clarke Energy, which boasts an impressive track record of over £3bn worth of projects worldwide. Their portfolio includes gas-fired generation, combined heat & power, backup power, microgrids, biomethane injection, hydrogen generation, and battery storage, amounting to over 8 GWe.
Adam Wray-Summerson, Head of Sustainable Solutions at Clarke Energy, commented on the partnership, saying, “Clarke Energy is proud to support Field in delivering the Field Newport battery energy storage system project. This facility will help balance the supply of renewable power and demand in the South Wales region while ensuring grid stability as we transition to a net-zero future. We are excited to develop our relationship with the Field team and successfully deliver this project.”
Trina Storage, a pioneer in battery technology, will provide Field Newport with a fully integrated battery system. The system will comprise Tier-1 battery racks, Power Conversion Systems, and advanced software and control systems, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
Daniel Greten, Head of EMEA at Trina Storage, expressed delight about the collaboration, stating, “We are thrilled to join forces with Field once again, building on the work we’re also doing at Field Gerrards Cross. This project not only showcases Trina Storage’s technical expertise but also highlights our unwavering commitment to pioneering solutions that empower and support our valued partners.”
Field’s ambitions go beyond the Newport battery storage site. The company’s first battery storage project in Oldham, which started operating in 2022, provides 20 MWh of storage capacity. In addition to the Newport project, Field has four more sites in the UK either under construction or in the preparation phase, totaling 210 MWh of storage capacity.
Field also has plans to expand into Italy, with the goal of developing a multi-gigawatt portfolio of battery energy storage hubs across the country.
