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The self-proclaimed ‘first of its kind wind power and battery hybrid system’ , the 90 MW Burbo bank Offshore Wind Farm will soon see a battery integration by DONG Energy. Commissioned in 2007 by DONG Energy, this wind farm is made up of 25 smaller 3.6 MW wind turbines. The 2 MW battery system is expected to provide frequency response in an effort to keep the grid frequency stable at 50 Hz, along with maintaining grid operability.
Richard Smith, Head of Network Capability (electricity) for National Grid said,”As Great Britain’s energy mix changes, we know that ensuring a safe and stable supply of energy into future will require more flexible services. I’m looking forward to seeing how the DONG Energy solution of storage connected to the offshore wind farm will provide services to help us respond to day-to-day operational challenges and maintain the frequency of 50 Hz on Great Britain’s electricity system.” Ole Kjems Sørensen, Senior Vice President, Partnerships/M&A and Asset Management also added,”The need for flexibility is expected to grow, and as a low-carbon leader, we’re keen to be part of the solution to make the energy system smarter. We already offer leading flexibility products to our business customers, and now we’re focusing on enhancing what we offer on the generation side to help National Grid manage grid stability. We’re excited to use battery technology to demonstrate this wind power and battery hybrid capability. With eight existing offshore wind farms in the UK and another four under construction, we expect to leverage further technology improvements and innovations and ensure that DONG Energy supports the stability of grid systems as generation capacity becomes cleaner and more sustainable.”
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