Overview
Cleveland Potash is a 6 MW pumped hydro storage facility in the United Kingdom, operated by Kiwi Power. It supports grid stability through peak shaving and frequency response services.
Cleveland Potash is a pumped hydro storage facility located in the United Kingdom, with an operational capacity of 6 MW. Owned and operated by Kiwi Power, the plant plays a role in the country's energy storage landscape, contributing to grid balancing and renewable energy integration. The facility operates under the UK's regulatory framework for energy storage, which aligns with EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542 for sustainability and safety. Pumped hydro storage is a mature technology that provides long-duration storage, typically used for load shifting and frequency regulation. The 6 MW scale places it in the small-to-medium category for this sector. Environmentally, pumped hydro storage offers low operational emissions and supports the integration of intermittent renewables like wind and solar. The facility's location in the UK, a country with ambitious net-zero targets, underscores its role in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing grid resilience.
Environmental context
Pumped hydro storage facilities like Cleveland Potash provide grid-scale energy storage with minimal direct emissions. They help balance supply and demand, reducing reliance on fossil fuel peaker plants. The UK's regulatory environment, including the EU Battery Regulation, emphasizes safety and lifecycle sustainability for such installations.
Frequently asked questions
Cleveland Potash is located in the United Kingdom, at coordinates 54.556100, -0.821600.
Cleveland Potash is a pumped hydro storage facility, which uses water reservoirs at different elevations to store and generate electricity.
Cleveland Potash is owned and operated by Kiwi Power, a company involved in energy storage and grid services.
Pumped hydro storage in the UK is subject to national grid codes and safety standards, as well as the EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542 for sustainability and end-of-life management.
Cleveland Potash provides 6 MW of storage capacity, helping to balance the grid through peak shaving and frequency response, supporting renewable energy integration.