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Didcot BESS

Transmission connected for even better grid support.

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Didcot BESS is our largest project in the UK to date.

Project overview

Didcot BESS is a transmission connected asset that will connect to the UK National Grid via an underground cable to the nearby Didcot Substation located south-west of the site.

We are well placed to build such projects of significance for the National Grid. Although Didcot BESS is our first transmission connected project in the UK, we have experience in developing, constructing and operating complex, high voltage transmission connected projects in Australia including 200 MW/ 400 MWh Rangebank BESS near Melbourne, Victoria.

Construction of Didcot BESS is set to begin later this year with connection scheduled for 2028.

Eku Energy acquired the project in July from TBC Partners, a London based joint family office and developer that specialises in the energy transition, data centres and other impact infrastructure projects.

Key Facts

United Kingdom
Oxfordshire
Storage capactiy -
300 MW / 600 MWh
Current status -
Development
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Project life cycle

Current Status
1. Development

The site is selected and our team engage with local communities and stakeholders. Technical studies are undertaken and feedback is gathered ahead of lodging a Development Application (DA) with the relevant authorities.

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2. Pre-Construction and Financial Close

Once planning approvals have been secured, we negotiate contracts with suppliers and offtakers, and secure financing of the project ahead of financial close.

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3. Construction

We mobilise to site for ground-breaking and start building the project.

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4. Operations

Now the BESS is ready to deliver additional storage capacity to the grid and is managed by a team to ensure it operates as intended.

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5. Decommissioning

After 20+ years of its intended operational life, the BESS is decommissioned and the site is restored.

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