Zenobē acquires 400 MW storage in Cumbria
The Low Harker battery site will connect in 2028, supporting grid stability and the UK’s 25 GW energy storage target by 2030.
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UK, Cumbria, Harker: Zenobē has acquired a 400 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project at Low Harker, Cumbria, from Innova, marking a major step towards the UK’s 25 GW energy storage goal.
Set to connect in 2028, the site is located near key infrastructure at Harker substation, helping relieve grid congestion and improve energy flow in the region. It is a strategic location, especially important after closures of traditional plants like Heysham nuclear.
Zenobē will bring its expertise in grid inverters, as seen at its Blackhillock site, enabling the new system to provide both inertial and reactive power, both critical to balancing the grid and reducing wasted renewable energy.
The project also includes a strong community focus. In line with Innova’s social commitments, Zenobē will launch a local benefits programme, working with parish councils and organisations such as The Country Trust to support wellbeing initiatives over the project’s life.
This acquisition adds to Zenobē’s growing portfolio, now totalling 1.2 GW in operation or under construction. It follows closely behind its 1 GW Butlers Wood project and reaffirms the company’s strategy to lead in transmission-connected energy storage—without relying on subsidies.
“This is a decisive step toward flexible, decarbonised energy,” said Semih Oztreves, Zenobē’s Global Head of Grid Infrastructure.
Source: Inspenet
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