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UK’s first 1GW battery site to power homes, industries and electric ships

Sujita Sinha August 29, 2025 3 min read
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UK’s first 1GW battery site to power homes, industries and electric ships
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A UK startup, Natpower, plans to invest EUR 1 billion in the Teesside GigaPark, a large battery energy storage system. Located at Wilton International in Redcar, it will become the UK's largest battery storage facility, providing 1GW/8GWh capacity. This project aims to cut grid inefficiencies and emissions, facilitating industrial electrification and port decarbonization. The initiative is expected to create 200 construction jobs and support the UK's transition to a clean energy future.