Located in Halesworth, Suffolk, Halesworth Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is engineered to store excess energy during periods of low demand and release it back into the grid during peak times. This functionality aids in balancing supply and demand, thereby improving the efficiency and reliability of the electrical grid. This 50-megawatt (MW) BESS involved the installation of 28 battery storage units, each requiring robust foundation solutions. To achieve this, screw pile foundations were employed due to their efficiency and minimal environmental impact. The installation process was completed in phases, with the initial phase involving the setup of screw piles and steel frameworks to support the battery units.
Eelpower, in collaboration with Habitat Energy, has entered into a three-year agreement to optimise the operation of the Halesworth BESS. Habitat Energy will manage the system using Eelpower’s bespoke Eel Dispatch platform, ensuring efficient energy storage and distribution to support the local grid managed by UK Power Networks (UKPN).
