BW ESS and Sungrow have announced the commercial operation of the 100MW/331MWh Bramley battery energy storage system (BESS). The commercial operation ceremony that took place on site on Monday, February 17th, marked this significant milestone for the project.
Installed with Sungrow’s cutting-edge BESS 3-hour PowerTitan 2.0, the Bramley project will play a vital role in bolstering UK energy security and fortifying the resilience of the electricity system. The project is connected to the UK grid 132kV electric circuit by the loop-in and loop-out Extra High Voltage (EHV) solution, optimising line protection and power generation protection schemes. The grid-forming technologies of PowerTitan 2.0 help tackle the power grid challenges of decreasing inertia and damping due to the increasing penetration of renewable energy sources.
In addition, the PowerTitan 2.0’s pioneering technology significantly reduces both capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) costs. The all-in-one AC-DC block design of PowerTitan 2.0, with pre-assembled battery modules and PCS, ensures seamless integration, significantly reducing installation time. With PowerTitan 2.0, the project complies with the UK electricity market codes and actively participates in grid balancing, ancillary services, and wholesale energy trading, ensuring competitive benefits for stakeholders.
As safety is the priority of energy storage systems, Sungrow conducted the world’s largest BESS burn test for the PowerTitan 2.0, enabling exceptional safety for plants including the Bramley project.
Erik Strømsø, CEO of BW ESS, called the Bramley project a landmark moment for the company’s UK roll-out and a key development in the context of the UK’s energy transition. He noted that Bramley is a state-of-the-art, pioneering project that aligns with BW ESS’s mission to unlock the value of energy storage, expressing gratitude for the support of partners and peers in marking the occasion.
Shawn Shi, President of Sungrow Europe, expressed pride in partnering with BW ESS on the groundbreaking project. He highlighted that the Bramley BESS showcases Sungrow’s commitment to advancing clean energy solutions that enhance grid stability and contribute to a sustainable, resilient energy future. With the PowerTitan 2.0, he emphasized that new standards for efficiency, safety, and scalability are being set to meet the evolving energy demands of the UK and beyond.
The partnership between Sungrow and BW ESS continues to grow. Last September, Sungrow further solidified its collaboration with BW ESS, signing an agreement for a 1.4GWh PowerTitan 2.0 ESS to support the development of the Hams Hall energy storage project in the UK.
