Pulse Clean Energy has announced the commissioning of its 30MW / 67MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at Coal Pit, a site once used for coal mining but now transformed into a hub for clean energy.
The project marks the company’s seventh operational site since 2023, adding to its expanding portfolio of assets designed to strengthen the UK’s energy resilience, cut system costs, and boost renewable energy integration.
The two-hour duration facility has the capacity to power more than 300,000 homes for an hour. Over its first decade, it is expected to prevent over 34,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions—equivalent to removing 7,500 diesel cars from UK roads.
Trevor Wills, CEO of Pulse Clean Energy, said: “It’s fantastic to see Coal Pit up and running in Greater Manchester. A region with a proud industrial past is leading the way with a new generation of affordable and reliable energy, while enhancing the local environment.”
In addition to its energy role, Coal Pit incorporates significant rewilding measures, achieving an estimated 300% biodiversity net gain—well above the statutory 10% requirement. The site features nearly a hectare of native tree and shrub planting (around 4,000 in total), wildflower meadows, and a riparian woodland buffer to restore and protect natural habitats.
The project was financed through Pulse Clean Energy’s £220 million green debt deal secured from a consortium of six international banks. Delivery was supported by partners including Metka, the EPC contractor, and Flexitricity, the route-to-market provider.
As demand for renewable energy grows, Pulse Clean Energy has set a target of deploying more than 2GWh of installed storage capacity in the UK by 2030.
