Smith Brothers starts work on energy storage site
Work has started on the first of Arlington Energy's energy storage and gas peaking projects - a short term operating reserve (STOR) site - that will provide back-up power generation to National Grid.
11th April 2019 by Networks
High voltage power contractor Smith Brothers is working on the project, which is based in Sheffield, Yorkshire.
With work having commenced on the Chesterfield Road development earlier this month, the site is set to house eight gas generators and the associated infrastructure. Once complete, the plant will provide back-up power generation to National Grid. Smith Brothers is also working alongside Northern Power Grid (NPg) to achieve a 66kV connection for the power generation of the plant.
The planned turnkey programme of works will see the contractor carry out all engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) civil and electrical engineering aspects of the connection assignment – from initial design, through to final commissioning.
Dave Ogden, director at Smith Brothers, said: “We’re delighted that work has commenced on Sheffield’s Chesterfield Road gas-peaking project. This is the first STOR site set to be added to Arlington Energy’s planned 1GW portfolio of UK energy storage and gas peaking projects, and we’re proud to be working alongside such a renowned brand.
“We have worked closely with Arlington to move the portfolio forward over the past year, and we are delighted that our technical expertise enables us to support them during this significant new phase of growth.”
The EPC works will include the procurement, delivery, installation and commissioning of eight 2.5MW gas generators and an 11kV switchboard – as well as the required on-site gas pipe engineering. Meanwhile, private works will include planning, proving and laying of the cable route, as well as procurement, delivery, installation and commissioning of a 66/11kV power transformer and 66kV switchgear – alongside all associated infrastructure.
Matt Clare, director of Arlington Infrastructure added: “It’s great to see work having started on the Chesterfield Road site. It’s the first of many gas peaking projects Arlington has in the pipeline and given the scale of our portfolio and approach to the market generally, it was crucial that we partnered with a trusted counterparty who would take care of all our EPC and technical needs.”
The Smith Brothers team, along with a project manager, site manager and several sub-contractors, will work towards the final commissioning of the scheme – and subsequent energisation – by September 2019.
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