SSE plc Approves £100m Battery Storage Project in Northern Ireland

SSE plc has announced a final investment decision to construct a new 100MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The Derrymeen facility, located near the Tamnamore substation, will provide two hours of storage capacity, equivalent to 200MWh, and is expected to support up to 30 full-time jobs during peak construction. The project, which has secured a 10-year Capacity Remuneration Market contract beginning in October 2028, will enhance grid flexibility and support Northern Ireland's transition to renewable energy. Construction is set to commence in 2026 following detailed design and procurement phases.

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