Pulse Clean Energy, the battery energy storage system (BESS) maker backed by Canada-based Investment Management Corporation of Ontario, said its latest 42MW/100MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) located in the UK is now operational.
The Hyde BESS project, based in west Manchester, is said to be capable of powering over 227,000 homes for two hours.
It is the sixth project from Pulse that it has brought online since 2023 and is said will supply energy for local businesses and the community.
The company claims that the BESS will prevent approximately 3,500 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, equivalent to 1,000 diesel cars being removed from the road each year.
The distribution network operator, which Pulse collaborated with as a key partner, will be Electricity North West (ENWL), it said.
Pulse said it now has a combined capacity of over 1GWh, which includes 260MWh of BESS assets in operation and 273MWh under construction.
It said the project was funded through Pulse’s £175 million credit facility involving Santander, CIBC, Investec and the National Wealth Fund.
Trevor Wills, CEO, Pulse Clean Energy, said: “At a time when the nation is grappling with rising energy costs, while striving to meet ambitious renewable energy targets, battery storage has never been more important. By managing the intermittency of renewable sources to ensure a reliable supply of power, our Hyde BESS is playing a key role in the UK’s transition to a cleaner, more affordable, and more secure energy future. We’re proud to have successfully delivered this project, providing benefits to households and businesses across Manchester and beyond.”
Image: The Hyde BESS project in Manchester. Credit: Pulse Clean Energy.
