Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, a leading developer of sustainable energy solutions and part of Abdul Latif Jameel Energy, has announced the acquisition of two battery energy storage projects located in the Midlands, United Kingdom.
The portfolio, acquired from RE Projects Development Limited (REPD), a leading developer of utility scale solar and battery projects in the UK, who is the originator and the developer of the projects, each project covers a total of 1.01 hectares, and is scheduled to enter the ready-to-build phase during the third quarter of 2023.
Tyler Hill Renewables, who has sourced this opportunity for FRV, is also assisting in the development process.
The projects will consist of two lithium-ion battery storage systems totaling a combined capacity of up to 100MW, which will allow importing and exporting energy connected to the distribution network. Both projects are following planning programs to meet target ready-to-build dates.
These two projects reflect FRV´s conviction in Battery Storage, adding to 5 BESS projects in operation, under construction and in development. All these 5 projects sum 340 MW that added to the 1 GW recently announced after creating FRV TH Powertek Limited, a joint venture between FRV and Tyler Hill Partners, will create UK´s biggest BESS Portfolio.
David Menéndez, Managing Director of FRV UK said: “With REPD & Tyler Hill we welcome these two new battery energy storage projects in the United Kingdom, adding to a portfolio that also includes other outstanding projects such as Contego and Clay Tye. In this way, we continue our commitment to expanding FRV's portfolio of energy storage projects internationally and continue to make a significant contribution to the evolution towards a more sustainable energy model in the country, one of our major strategic objectives.”
Fady Jameel, Deputy Chairman and Vice Chairman of Abdul Latif Jameel, said, “At Abdul Latif Jameel Energy, we are passionate about working with best-in-class partners that share our vision to drive the green revolution through the use of innovative technologies. Once again, FRV and Tyler Hill Renewables have demonstrated that we are stronger together in addressing the challenges of climate change. Projects such as this serve as a powerful reminder to the world that battery storage is an increasingly viable option towards a more sustainable future for all.”
