Norwegian energy major Statoil today announced it will install a renewable energy storage system at the 30MW Hywind floating wind farm off the Scottish coast . The offshore battery storage solution , called Batwind , will be developed in partnership with the Scottish industry , local universities and suppliers under a memorandum of understanding signed on 18 march . The expectation is to improve efficiency and optimise the output of the offshore wind park , reducing the cost of the generated electricity . Statoil anticipates the pilot storage array will be installed by late 2018 , with a view to use Batwind in future , larger offshore wind farms .
Norwegian energy major Statoil today announced it will install a 1MWh energy storage system at the 30MW Hywind floating wind farm off the Scottish coast. The lithium battery storage solution, dubbed Batwind, will be developed in collaboration with the Scottish Government, local universities and suppliers under a memorandum of understanding signed on 18 March. The expectation is to improve efficiency and optimise the output of the offshore wind park, reducing the costs of the generated electricity. Statoil anticipates the pilot storage array will be installed by late 2018, with a view to use Batwind in future, larger offshore wind farms.