Statkraft, Europe’s largest producer of renewable energy, and emsys VPP have achieved a key milestone in their partnership with the successful integration of the 300 MW Thurrock battery storage facility into a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) platform in the United Kingdom.
Following the connection of the Thurrock project in 2025, emsys VPP is now enabling Statkraft to manage a gigawatt-scale portfolio of installed battery capacity across the UK. By integrating the large-scale battery into its VPP system, emsys VPP supports Statkraft’s participation in wholesale electricity markets and balancing services, including dynamic services and reactive power.
The Thurrock battery contributes to grid stabilisation by maintaining frequency levels and supplying reactive power, strengthening the reliability of the UK power system.
“The successful connection of Thurrock highlights our capacity to deliver intricate storage solutions worldwide and assist our partners in optimizing their flexibility,” said Dr. Ulrich Focken, Managing Director of emsys VPP.
For emsys VPP, the Thurrock project serves as a benchmark for integrating large-scale energy storage facilities into modern electricity markets. The companies stated that the project demonstrates how advanced technological flexibility combined with intelligent commercial strategies can accelerate power sector decarbonisation and unlock new revenue streams for storage operators.
Statkraft is a leading hydropower company globally and Europe’s largest renewable energy generator, with operations spanning hydropower, wind, solar and gas-fired power. The company operates in more than 20 countries and employs approximately 7,000 people worldwide.
