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Pembroke Battery Storage, UK

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20th February 2026

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Pembroke Battery Storage.

Location
A 5.1 ha area to the south of RWE’s Pembroke power station, in Wales, UK.

Project Owner/s
RWE subsidiary RWE Generation.

Project Description
The project will play an important role in the operation of the Pembroke Net Zero Centre decarbonisation hub in South Wales. 

The storage system will comprise 212 lithium-ion battery containers. 

Once built and fully operational, the facility could continually discharge up to 350 MW of electricity directly into the grid for two hours, equal to 700 MWh of stored energy, or equal to keeping the lights on for two hours for almost 300 000 typical UK homes.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
About £200-million.

Planned Start/End Date
Construction will start in the first half of 2026, with commissioning and operations expected in the second half 2028, subject to receiving an updated and timely grid connection.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
RWE Generation corporate communications and public affairs, tel +49 201 5179-5008 or email communications@rwe.com.


 

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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