INOX India secures deal with Highview Power for UK’s first commercial liquid air energy storage – EQ
In Short : INOX India has secured a deal with Highview Power to deliver the UK’s first commercial Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) system. The agreement marks a significant step towards advancing energy storage technologies in the UK. INOX will provide key equipment for the project, which aims to enhance grid stability and support renewable energy integration. The LAES system will store energy in the form of liquid air, offering a sustainable, long-duration storage solution that can discharge power when demand is high. This partnership underscores India’s growing role in global clean energy solutions.
In Detail : INOX India Ltd (INOXCVA) has signed a substantial contract with Highview Power, UK, for its Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) project in Carrington, Manchester. The biggest shop-fabricated vacuum-insulated industrial gas tanks ever produced by INOXCVA, five Vertical 690kl, high pressure EN Design Vacuum Insulated Cryogenic Tanks, will be supplied under the contract. This deal creates new opportunities in the quickly expanding energy storage industry and solidifies INOXCVA’s position in the worldwide cryogenic equipment market.
Siddharth Jain, Promoter & Non-Executive Director of INOX India Ltd, stated that he was thrilled over this opportunity to partner with Highview Power on what he said was a revolutionary renewable energy project. He stressed on the technological advantages of the company in the field of cryogenic solutions, and the firm’s strong determination to invest heavily in the energy storage infrastructure of the United Kingdom and in achieving a shift towards cleaner energy. Richard Butland, Co-Founder & CEO of Highview Power noted that INOXCVA is proud to be a partner to HVP because they are aiming at achieving Net Zero in the UK.
Highview Power is constructing the world’s first commercial scale LAES long duration energy storage facility in Carrington, Manchester, using its proprietary technology. The facility is expected to transform the UK’s renewable energy storage capacity and will be an essential cog in the wheels to achieving the Net Zero plans for the UK.
When active, the energy storage will be able to accommodate 300 MWh and discharge 50 MW for 6 hours. Carrington LAES project for instance is set to help in addressing the stochastic nature of renewable energy sources, as well as ensure the energy grid is stable.
