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What is the British Mendi battery energy storage project?

On August 25, the largest energy storage project in Europe developed by China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd.—the British Mendi Battery Energy Storage Project began cold commissioning. This marked the project's entry into the final stage of development and is scheduled to be put into commercial operation by the end of the year.

What is the Mendi project?

The Mendi project is the first energy storage project built by a Chinese power company in a developed country. It is jointly funded by China Huaneng and Guoxin International, and is operated and managed by Huaneng Hong Kong. The project is located near Mendy Town, Wiltshire, England, with a planned installed capacity of 99.8 MW.

When will the Mendi project become commercial?

This marked the project's entry into the final stage of development and is scheduled to be put into commercial operation by the end of the year. The Mendi project is the first energy storage project built by a Chinese power company in a developed country.

Is the Mendi Project Safe?

So far, no health, safety or environmental accidents have occurred in the Mendi project. In recent years, with the rapid development of renewable energy in the UK, the intermittent and volatility of power output has led to an increasingly prominent imbalance in power supply and demand.

What is the largest battery energy storage system in Europe?

In mid-July, the 100MW / 100MWh Minety battery energy storage system (BESS) was completed in Wiltshire, southern England. It is claimed to be the largest project of its kind in Europe, although another project of a similar size in England, Capenhurst, is also now underway and another 100MW battery project is being built in neighbouring Ireland.

Which energy storage projects have been sold to Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners?

In May last year, it sold two battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in southern England to Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners: Sundon BESS, a 49.5MW project north of London that will connect with National Grid’s Energy Park initiative; and Warley BESS, a 57MW project in Essex. Both sites have grid connection dates in 2024.