Ganfeng Lithium has signed an agreement with EDF to optimize and operate its Kintore Project energy storage power station, marking Ganfeng's first large-scale energy storage venture in the UK. The project is expected to deliver 50MW/160MWh of capacity and aims to begin commercial operations by 2026.

Project Structure and Operations

Under the partnership agreement, Ganfeng Lithium will manage construction and equipment supply with local partner GV Renewable, while EDF will oversee trading, asset optimization, and operational management once the project is commissioned. EDF will use its Powershift platform and extensive market expertise to provide real-time grid services to help stabilize the network and support the UK's renewable energy system.

The collaboration represents a division of responsibilities between the two companies, with Ganfeng focusing on the development and construction phase while EDF handles the commercial and operational aspects of the energy storage facility.

Company Leadership Perspectives

Zhang Diyuan, Head of Ganfeng's overseas energy storage business, stated that partnering with EDF allows the company to bring Ganfeng's advanced energy storage technology to the UK market. "By combining our manufacturing expertise with EDF's operational experience, we aim to strengthen the reliability and efficiency of the UK's renewable energy network," Zhang said.

Stuart Fenner, Commercial Director of Wholesale Market Services at EDF, emphasized the critical role of energy storage in supporting the UK's transition to a more sustainable, electric future. "The Kintore Project will provide flexible and responsive grid support, helping to balance supply and demand, strengthen system resilience, and deliver lasting value for consumers and asset owners," Fenner added.

EDF's Energy Portfolio and Operations

EDF operates as Britain's biggest generator of zero carbon electricity and is investing more than GBP 100 million weekly in Britain's electricity infrastructure. The company supplies electricity to millions of customers and helps homes and businesses switch to electricity for heating, transportation, and industrial processes.

EDF is building the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C and is an investor in and major supplier to a replica plant at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C will provide low-carbon electricity to meet 14% of UK demand and power around 12 million homes.

Through EDF Power Solutions UK and Ireland, the company has more than 2GW of renewable generation in operation and over 10GW in construction, planning, and development across a range of technologies, including onshore and offshore wind, solar, and battery storage.

Ganfeng Lithium's Global Operations

Ganfeng Lithium operates as a globally leading lithium ecosystem enterprise, with businesses spanning upstream lithium resource development, midstream lithium compound and lithium battery manufacturing, and downstream battery recycling and energy storage system integration. The company is committed to delivering world-class green energy solutions worldwide.

The company's energy storage products and systems are widely used across China, Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region, playing an increasingly vital role in the global energy transition. The Kintore Project represents Ganfeng's entry into the UK energy storage market as part of its international expansion strategy.

The partnership between Ganfeng Lithium and EDF demonstrates both companies' commitment to clean energy innovation and accelerating the deployment of advanced energy storage solutions in the UK. EDF also operates Dalkia, one of the UK and Ireland's largest technical service providers, and serves as one of the largest suppliers to British business while providing innovative energy solutions that help businesses become more energy independent.

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