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SSE begins construction of largest battery storage project in North Yorkshire

The 320MW facility can potentially supply power to over half a million homes for up to two hours

09/10/2024 12:04 PM

SSE begins construction of largest battery storage project in North Yorkshire

SSE Renewables - Monk Fryston - Battery Storage Project - Construction is officially underway on SSE’s largest battery storage project at Monk Fryston, North Yorkshire. A ceremony to mark the start of construction works on the 320MW facility took place on Tuesday 8th October with representatives from SSE Renewables, principal contractors Morrison Energy Services, and energy storage supplier Sungrow, in attendance. The project is SSE’s largest battery storage facility in construction and one of the largest of its kind in the UK. Once completed, the site could power over half a million homes for up to two hours at a time, during times of peak demand. Picture Shows; Left to right, Heather Donald, Director of Onshore Wind, Solar & Battery, SSE Renewables, Andy Clark, Director of Construction, Morrison Energy Services, and Ken Stewart, Senior Account Manager, Sungrow Europe, with project teams, Monk Fryston, Tuesday 08 October 2024 SEE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESS RELEASE © Stuart Nicol Photography 2024