Statkraft Integrates 300MW Thurrock Battery into Virtual Power Plant in the UK
Statkraft has linked its 300MW Thurrock battery storage facility to emsys VPP's Virtual Power Plant, enabling management of a gigawatt-scale battery portfolio in the UK. This integration allows participation in wholesale markets and balancing services, contributing to grid stabilization through frequency maintenance and reactive power provision. The project serves as a model for integrating large-scale storage in modern electricity markets.
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Statkraft and emsys VPP have integrated the 300MW Thurrock battery storage facility into a Virtual Power Plant, enabling the management of a gigawatt-scale portfolio in the UK. The integration allows participation in wholesale markets and balancing services, including dynamic services and reactive power, contributing to grid stabilization. The project demonstrates the potential for large-scale storage to enhance flexibility in electricity markets and support decarbonization efforts while creating new revenue opportunities.
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