en.Wedoany.com Reported - Varco Energy has selected a consortium formed by NHOA Energy and IQA-Elecnor to deliver a 100MW/244MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Old Allen Road site in West Yorkshire, UK. The project is supported by the Adaptogen Capital Battery Storage Fund, and the contract confirms the delivery of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, involving GE Vernova for the supply of 275kV high-voltage transformers.

The BESS is scheduled to begin operations in 2027. Once completed, the project will support the UK grid through frequency and voltage regulation, reserve capacity, and load shifting services, which are essential for integrating renewable energy and maintaining grid balance. The Old Allen Road project will bring Varco Energy's operational and under-construction battery storage portfolio to 350MW by 2027, with an additional 275MW under development.

The new facility is part of Varco's broader strategy to support the UK government's target of deploying 23GW to 30GW of energy storage by 2030. NHOA Energy is responsible for supplying the BESS, while IQA-Elecnor will provide auxiliary facilities and oversee the 33/275kV interconnection works.

Fabrizio Ciaccia, EMEA Vice President of NHOA Energy, stated that following the successful commissioning of the 477MWh Blyth BESS in Australia, NHOA Energy and Elecnor have joined forces again, applying proven expertise in energy storage, EPC delivery, and transmission infrastructure to support Varco Energy in delivering one of its most ambitious battery storage projects in the UK. Old Allen Road is a strategic asset that will enhance grid resilience and support the UK's energy transition.

The project will be delivered under an EPC consortium structure. This is IQA-Elecnor's first battery storage project in the region, following previous grid stability projects in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. According to Varco Energy, as the country's energy mix transitions toward renewables, adding assets like Old Allen Road aligns with the growing demand for balancing solutions.

Richard Whitmore, Director of Varco Energy's Old Allen Road BESS, stated that delivering the Old Allen Road BESS project is Varco's next step, with the company set to bring 350MW of BESS assets online by 2027. The project brings together global leaders NHOA Energy, Elecnor, and GE Vernova, delivered through a consortium EPC agreement.

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