Envision and Statera Partner on 680MW AI-Powered Battery Storage in the UK

Envision Energy has partnered with Statera Energy to supply the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for the Carrington Storage Project, announced in a press release. The project, located at Trafford Low Carbon Energy Park in Greater Manchester, will have a total capacity of 680MW / 1360MWh, making it one of the UK's largest single-site battery storage projects to reach financial close.

Carrington Storage is expected to be operational by late 2026 and will be capable of powering approximately 2.2 million homes for up to two hours. The system is designed to enhance grid stability, reduce renewable energy curtailment, and support the UK’s energy security and net-zero objectives.

Envision Energy will provide its AI-powered BESS technology, which uses a Large Energy Model to monitor grid conditions, participate in grid-forming control, and optimize performance. The system’s closed-loop algorithm—covering forecasting, dispatch, trading, and self-learning—enables more efficient and data-driven energy management.

The project involves multiple financial and energy sector partners, including Lloyds, Statkraft, NatWest, Santander, Siemens Bank, SEB, and Mizuho. It represents a major step in the UK’s efforts to expand large-scale battery storage as part of its renewable energy infrastructure.