Trina Storage, a leading provider of integrated energy storage solutions, has announced that the photovoltaic (PV) and storage colocation site, Tiln Farm, has been energised and is now operational. The project, located in Birmingham, UK, is owned by Schroders Greencoat and was constructed by METLEN Energy & Metals, a trusted EPC contractor in the renewable energy sector.
Tiln Farm features Trina Storage’s vertically integrated battery energy storage system (BESS), Elementa. It will provide more than 50MWh of storage capacity to enhance grid flexibility, improve arbitrage capabilities and support the UK’s energy stability.
This BESS system features LFP cells integrated into Elementa, Trina Storage DC integrated solution, representing significant benefits in quality control, seamless component integration, as well as long-term performance and reliability. The Elementa system was chosen for its advanced safety features, including a robust fire suppression system, making it highly reliable for long-term operation.
Matt Tingle, Investment Director, Solar and Storage at Schroders Greencoat, said: “The successful commissioning of Tiln Farm marks a major achievement. Collaborating with METLEN and Trina Storage has allowed us to create a project that not only delivers immediate benefits to the grid but also sets the foundation for long-term energy resilience, including supporting more renewables on the system.”
“If the UK’s energy grid is to become more flexible, stable and fit for purpose, it’s critical that battery storage is a core element. By implementing battery storage co-located alongside solar, we’re helping contribute to the ongoing expansion of renewable energy whilst maximising available grid capacity.”
Gabriele Buccini, Head of Storage at Trinasolar Europe, added: “Delivering and commissioning Elementa in UK and across Europe represents a significant moment for us as a company, and we’re pleased to be marking this occasion with a valued customer and our EPC partner, and we look forward to seeing this project thrive.
“It was also an honour to have Ed Miliband MP, the Secretary of State for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, visit the site. He expressed his enthusiasm for solar and the importance of sites like Tiln Farm for the future of energy security, highlighting the crucial role that renewable energy and storage is playing as we shift towards green solutions.”
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Caption: Tiln Farm, the recently energized solar & storage co-location project in Birmingham, UK, is powered by the vertically integrated Trina Storage Elementa BESS system.
Source: Trina Storage
About Trina Storage
Trina Storage, a business unit of Trina Solar established in 2015, is a global leader in energy storage products and solutions, dedicated to transforming the way we provide energy. Our mission is to lead the renewable energy transition through cost-competitive storage and to provide Solar For Everyone by expanding solar generation at scale. Leveraging over 28 years of expertise in solar manufacturing, we offer cost-effective and flexible storage solutions to meet the diverse needs of our global customers.
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About Schroders Greencoat
Schroders Greencoat LLP, formerly Greencoat Capital LLP, is a specialist manager dedicated to the renewable and energy transition infrastructure sector. With teams in London, Dublin, Frankfurt, Copenhagen, and Madrid, as well as in New York and Chicago, and around £9.3 billion under management*, Schroders Greencoat is one of the largest dedicated managers in Europe. It was founded in 2009 and currently has fund mandates with strategies investing into wind, solar, bioenergy and energy transition in the UK, Europe and the United States. In total, Schroders Greencoat manages over 379 renewable infrastructure assets with an aggregate net generation capacity of over 6.5 GW*.
For more information, please visit https://www.schrodersgreencoat.com.
* As of 30 June 2024.