Energy Storage Power Station Supervision Tender Announcement

What is the largest energy storage procurement in China's history?

The tender marks the largest energy storage procurement in China’s history. In what is described as the largest energy storage procurement in China’s history, Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) is targeting an unprecedented cumulative storage capacity of 16 GWh. The bids were opened on December 4.

Where is statera energy supplying MW/600 MWh Bess?

The tender focused on two regions in England, 400 Mvar was procured in the North of England with 200 Mvar in London. Statera Energy’s 300 MW/600 MWh BESS in Thurrock, near London, will be the first to provide voltage services under the tender. From October 2025 the BESS will provide reactive power absorption capability for the local area.

What is a 2026 voltage tender?

The 2026 voltage tender is the third introduced by NESO. Two previous rounds, Voltage Mersey and Voltage Pennines, procured additional reactive power across West Yorkshire and North East England for delivery between 2024 and 2034. This content is protected by copyright and may not be reused.

How Neso provides 600 Megavolt-ampere reactive (MVAR) in 2026 tender?

NESO has secured provision of 600 megavolt-ampere reactive (Mvar) in the 2026 tender. Reactive power services are how NESO ensures voltage levels in the system remain within a given range. It does this by instructing asset owners to absorb reactive power, decreasing voltage, or generate reactive power, increasing voltage.

What is powerchina's storage initiative?

This storage initiative is part of PowerChina’s broader equipment procurement plan announced on November 13, which also includes 51 GW of solar modules, 51 GW of inverters, 25 GW of wind turbines, and 15,240 prefabricated 35kV substations.