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UK energy supplier EDF partners with Fidra Energy to manage two battery storage units

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Posted on September 11, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) -British energy supplier EDF said on Thursday it has partnered with Fidra Energy to manage and optimise two battery storage units at a site in Yorkshire which will provide 560

EDF Teams Up with Fidra Energy to Optimize Battery Storage in Yorkshire

Partnership Overview

LONDON (Reuters) -British energy supplier EDF said on Thursday it has partnered with Fidra Energy to manage and optimise two battery storage units at a site in Yorkshire which will provide 560 megawatts of storage capacity by 2027.

Project Details

Built by Fidra Energy on the site of a former coal power station and next to a major National Grid substation, the whole site will be able to power up to 785,000 homes at peak times when it is completed.

Impact on Energy Supply

(Reporting by Nina Chestney)

Key Takeaways

  • EDF partners with Fidra Energy for battery storage management.
  • The project will provide 560 MW of storage capacity by 2027.
  • Located at a former coal power station site in Yorkshire.
  • The site will power up to 785,000 homes at peak times.
  • Partnership aims to optimize UK energy supply.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the partnership between EDF and Fidra Energy?
The partnership aims to manage and optimize two battery storage units at a site in Yorkshire.
Where is the battery storage site located?
The site is built on the location of a former coal power station next to a major National Grid substation.
How many homes can the site power at peak times?
When completed, the whole site will be able to power up to 785,000 homes at peak times.

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