Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman of BW Group, formally inaugurated the project at a ceremony hosted by BW ESS and bringing together key stakeholders from across the energy sector, including senior representatives from project partners, Sungrow and Shell Energy Europe Limited, as well as the Rt Hon Lord James Arbuthnot of Edrom, Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Grid Networks.
As the first European project equipped with Sungrow’s advanced PowerTitan 2.0 liquid-cooled technology, Bramley BESS is among the UK’s longest-duration and most versatile energy storage assets. The system will play a critical role in balancing variable electricity demand and intermittent supply, enabling the integration of additional renewable energy into the grid. Bramley’s capacity is sufficient to meet the average daily electricity needs of 44,000 UK homes, helping reduce emissions, costs, and energy prices while enhancing system resilience.
“This is a landmark moment for BW ESS’ UK roll-out, and a notable project in the context of the UK’s energy transition” said Erik Strømsø, CEO of BW ESS. “Bramley is a state-of-the-art, pioneering project aligned with our mission to unlock the value of energy storage. I’m grateful that so many of our peers and partners were able to join us to mark the occasion.”
In 2024, BW ESS signed a seven-year tolling agreement with Shell Energy Europe Limited for the Bramley BESS. This agreement represents a market-first for a single battery energy storage asset in Europe, pioneering a new revenue model for BESS projects.
“We are proud to see the Bramley BESS reach commercial operation” added Richard Thwaites, Executive Director and Head of UK for BW ESS. “This reflects the dedication and expertise of the project team, as well as strong collaboration with local communities and authorities, whose engagement has been invaluable throughout the project’s development.
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