COVENTRY will become the second city in the UK to host an Energy Superhub.
Work has started on the construction of a new battery site, with the aim being to support the decarbonisation of energy and transport across the UK.
The 50MW/100 MWh battery is capable of powering 100,000 homes with clean energy for two hours, which will help support Britain’s integration of renewables by storing energy when the supply is available in large amounts and releasing it when it’s lower.
The lithium-ion battery will be directly connected to Britain’s high-voltage transmission network.
The city’s Energy Superhub will also be bringing an EV charging network with multi-megawatts of power to charging locations across Coventry.
The battery site is expected to be live next year.
Coun Jim O’Boyle, Cabinet Member for Jobs, Regeneration and Climate Change at Coventry City Council, said: “Coventry has always been a city at the forefront of innovation, from leading the way in car manufacturing to driving the green industrial revolution today.
“We’re pleased to work with EDF Renewables UK, which will help power homes with cleaner energy, decarbonise transport and improve air quality.
“This will complement our plans for greener travel in the city, including Very Light Rail and our plans to completely electrify Coventry’s bus fleet by 2025.”
