Construction of the 49MW facility was confirmed in December 2016 as part of a £180m investment programme into new flexible power plants across the country.
Once complete, the facility will be capable of responding to fluctuations in demand in under a second, holding enough power to meet the needs of around 50,000 homes.
Mark Futyan, Merchant Power Director of Centrica’s Distributed Energy & Power business said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be in a position to start breathing life back into the old Roosecote site.
“This is a great opportunity for the region to be at the forefront of a new era for the energy industry as we bring in the very best in terms of state-of-the-art battery technology to help ensure stability of supply for local homes and businesses.”
Working alongside their contractors Younicos and Morrison Utility Services, the company will be hosting a ‘Meet the Buyer’ event at the Phoenix Business Centre between 2pm and 5pm on Monday 27th February, and is inviting businesses to register their interest in the supply of the following:
Work will start on site in early March and is expected to take around 20 months, entering operation in winter 2018.
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