Iberdrola switches on 25MWh battery system in Ireland
Spanish utility Iberdrola has commissioned a battery energy storage system (BESS) in Ireland that will contribute to grid security as more renewables come online.
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Quinbrook acquires BESS development rights for 230MW/460MWh Uskmouth site
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has gained project development rights for its 230MW/460MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at former Uskmouth coal fired power station.
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Westbridge secures grid connection for UK battery storage system
Westbridge Energy UK has secured a grid connection for its Fiskerton 53MVA battery energy storage system from Western Power Distribution (WPD).
Mitsubishi Power announces four BESS projects in Ireland as it enters European market
Mitsubishi Power has announced four battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the Republic of Ireland, marking its first step into the European energy storage market.
Zenobē, Public Power Solutions’ 24MWh battery storage system enters construction
A 12MW/24MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) being developed by Zenobē and Swindon Borough Council’s development arm Public Power Solutions (PPS) has entered construction.
GIG joins forces with Bluestone for up to 2GW of UK battery storage
A joint development agreement (JDA) has been signed by Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) and Bluestone Energy for up to 2GW of UK battery storage projects.
KORE Power to supply batteries for co-located 20MWh ABB, Ecotricity battery storage project
Battery cell manufacturer KORE Power is to provide the batteries for a 10MW/20MWh battery storage project under development between ABB and energy supplier Ecotricity.
60MW RWE battery storage system goes live in Ireland
RWE’s largest battery storage project to date has entered full operations in County Monaghan, Ireland.
Quinbrook enters contract with SAE for ‘one of the UK’s largest’ battery storage projects
A 230MW/460MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) lauded as one of the UK’s largest is to be developed at former coal generation site Uskmouth, with a new partnership signed.
‘Strong investor demand’ sees Gresham House meet £150m fundraising goal
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund has raised £150 million following it announcing the new share placing earlier this week.
Kona Energy’s 200MW battery storage site granted planning permission
A 200MW battery energy storage system (BESS) to be located in Heysham, Lancashire has secured planning permission.
Gresham House plots £150m raise to fund 747MW battery storage pipeline
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund is to issue new ordinary shares with an intention of raising approximately £150 million.
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Bluefield Solar continues to diversify with acquisition of 80MW of battery energy storage
Bluefield Solar Income Fund has acquired two 40MW battery energy storage system (BESS) projects for £4.5 million as it continues to look to diversify its portfolio.
Green light given for 100MW Aura Power battery storage system
A battery energy storage system (BESS) being developed by Aura Power at Drax in Yorkshire has been granted planning permission.
Battery storage rollout needs £20bn government investment to support renewables goals
The battery storage rollout needs to continue its upwards trajectory, with increased government spending required, according to new data from Cornwall Insight.
‘Considerable demand’ sees Gore Street raise double its target in £150m initial issue
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund has raised gross proceeds of £150 million from an initial issue, which is to be used to pursue its 1.3GW pipeline.
Centrica partners Push Energy for UK solar pipeline
Centrica Business Solutions has signed a framework agreement with Push Energy to build a pipeline of solar PV projects in the UK.
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INRG Solar’s 150MWp NSIP Little Crow Solar Farm gets green light
INRG Solar has been granted a development consent order (DCO) for its 150MWp Little Crow Solar Farm.
Gresham House earnings rise 170% in year of ‘significant momentum’ as trading becomes key
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund is transitioning towards a trading-centric business model, with the company to upgrade all of its enhanced frequency response (EFR) battery storage sites to two-hour durations.
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The legal perspective: Howard Kennedy on what makes battery storage ‘bankable’
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The increasing capacity of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the UK is leading to the development of new types of contractual arrangements, while financing is “developing at a rapid pace”, according to Jonathan Cohen, head of energy at law firm Howard Kennedy.
Gore Street proposes £75m fundraise to pursue 1.3GW pipeline
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund is looking to raise £75 million via the issue of 68,181,818 new ordinary shares to fund the acquisition and construction of a new pipeline.
Construction kicks off on 50MW TagEnergy and Harmony Energy battery storage site
Construction has commenced on a 49.5MW/99MWh standalone energy storage system following new funding from Santander UK.
Gore Street looks to further global expansion efforts as it eyes new fundraise
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund is eyeing changes that would allow it to invest a greater percentage of its assets into projects outside of the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Alcemi joins forces with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for 4GW battery storage portfolio
Alcemi and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) have partnered for the development, construction and operation of a 4GW portfolio of UK energy storage assets.
Solar canopies, rooftop PV and battery storage install underway for Portsmouth International Port
The installation of rooftop solar PV across several buildings, alongside battery storage and solar canopies, has begun at Portsmouth International Port as part of its bid to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2030.
Nidec ASI chosen as EPC provider for 129.8MW of Gore Street battery storage
Gore Street has signed a deal with Nidec ASI for the provision of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for the 49.9MW Ferrymuir and 79.9MW Stony battery storage sites.
Solar-plus-storage-plus-EV charging to be installed at Edinburgh Airport
AMPYR Solar Europe (ASE) has signed a deal with Edinburgh Airport to develop a 9MW solar farm linked with battery storage and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Trina Storage switches on SMS’s 50MW/56.2MWh UK battery storage system
Trina Storage has completed the supply of its first UK battery energy storage system (BESS), the 50MW/56.2MWh fully integrated grid-scale battery energy storage system owned by SMS plc.
Cambridge Power to develop 800MW of UK battery storage with Brookfield Renewable
Cambridge Power Limited has signed a Framework Agreement with Brookfield Renewable to develop a new portfolio of solar and battery storage.
Balance Power gets green light for 50MW battery storage project
Balance Power has been given the green light to develop a 50MW/100MWh battery storage project in Upton Lane, Test Valley, Hampshire.