Pulse Clean Energy today announces that its latest 42 MW / 100 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), located in Hyde, West of Manchester, is now operational.
The Hyde BESS project is the sixth project that Pulse Clean Energy has successfully energised since 2023 and reflects its ongoing mission to deliver renewable energy infrastructure that lowers costs and reduces carbon emissions, while enhancing the reliability of the UK’s power system.
By allowing more clean energy to be integrated onto the grid, Hyde is expected to prevent approximately 3,500 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, which is the equivalent of taking 1,000 diesel cars off the road each year.
The facility will be capable of powering over 227,000 homes for two hours. This will support a clean and stable energy supply for local communities and businesses.
Pulse Clean Energy collaborated with several key partners to bring this project to fruition, including ENWL as the Distribution Network Operator, and Network Rail.
The project was financed through Pulse Clean Energy’s £175 million credit facility with Santander, CIBC, Investec, and the National Wealth Fund, alongside equity from the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO).
Trevor Wills, CEO of 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.”
Here at Pulse Clean Energy, we are targeting 1GW of installed capacity in the UK.
