Ganfeng Lithium has signed an agreement with EDF to optimise and operate its Kintore Project energy storage power station.
The company said the scheme will deliver 50MW/160MWh of capacity and aims to start commercial operations by 2026.
Ganfeng Lithium will manage construction and equipment supply with local partner GV renewable, while EDF will handle trading, asset optimisation and operational management once the project is commissioned.
EDF will use its Powershift platform to provide real-time grid services and support network stability, the companies said.
Zhang Diyuan, head of Ganfeng’s overseas energy storage business, said: “Partnering with EDF allows us to bring Ganfeng’s advanced energy storage technology to the UK market”.
He said: “By combining our manufacturing expertise with EDF’s operational experience, we aim to strengthen the reliability and efficiency of the UK’s renewable energy network.”
Stuart Fenner, commercial director of wholesale market services, added: “Energy storage is critical to supporting the UK’s transition to a more sustainable, electric future.”
He said: “The Kintore Project will provide flexible and responsive grid support, helping to balance supply and demand, strengthen system resilience, and deliver lasting value for consumers and asset owners.”
The companies said the partnership demonstrates their commitment to clean energy innovation and accelerating the deployment of advanced energy storage solutions in the UK.