Centrica and sonnen complete 100 battery strong VPP
Centrica and sonnen have completed a virtual power plant (VPP) project, which will allow customers to maximise the potential of their solar panels while providing flexibility to the grid.
Articles tagged with: Battery Storage
Statkraft completes 11MW battery project lauded as first in Ireland
Statkraft is laying claim to the first utility-scale battery in the Republic of Ireland with the completion of an 11MW project.
Battery storage firm Zenobe lands £25 million Santander funding
UK battery storage firm Zenobe has secured £25 million in funding to target behind-the-meter services and construction of new utility-scale projects.
Gresham House finalises 49MW battery buy, taking operational assets to 124MW
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund has continued its flurry of activity with the acquisition of a 49MW battery storage project.
Moixa to offer solar-plus-storage-plus-EV charging in Ireland under Energia partnership
Moixa is to take its battery technology to Ireland as part of a new virtual power plant (VPP) in partnership with Irish supplier Energia.
Fluence lauds storage’s ‘critical’ role in system as 60MW switched on
60MW of energy storage developed by Fluence and Sembcorp Energy UK has come online, lauded as one of the largest transacted fleets of its kind in Europe.
Gore Street switches on 9MW Port of Tilbury battery
Gore Street’s 9MW Port of Tilbury battery has been switched on, almost doubling the size of the energy storage fund’s operational asset base to 19MW.
Gresham House seals battery optimisation deal with KiWi Power
Gresham House New Energy has signed a contract with KiWi Power for the optimisation of its 15MW Lockleaze battery in Bristol.
Residential solar and storage set to provide flexibility in local energy market trial
Residential solar and storage is to provide flexibility to UK Power Networks (UKPN) as part of a new local energy market (LEM) trial in Brixton.
Gresham House plots £58 million raise to pursue energy storage pipelines
Energy storage investment fund Gresham House has unveiled a new share placing, the proceeds of which will allow it to “grow materially” in the UK energy storage market.
York set for 400kW ‘HyperHub’ solar carport with storage
A solar carport backed up with battery storage is set to be built in York as part of its 'HyperHubs' project.
Next generation battery storage research receives £55 million boost
A £55 million fund has been earmarked for five projects looking at developing the next generation of battery storage technology.
Gresham House acquires stake in battery storage developer Noriker Power
Battery storage fund Gresham House has acquired a stake in frequent development partner Noriker Power in a bid to “further consolidate” its position in the UK battery market.
Maximeyes takes ‘significant stake’ in Puredrive Energy in bid to take battery storage brand global
UK energy firm The Maximeyes Group has taken a “significant stake” in battery storage technology firm Puredrive Energy.
Gresham House aims to complete 150MW of battery storage by Q1 2020 following new asset purchase
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund has completed the purchase of a 5MW standalone battery storage project.
Q CELLS takes aim at UK flexible energy market with home battery solution
Q CELLS is launching its AC-coupled home energy storage solution in the UK and Ireland, taking aim at the country’s post-feed-in tariff domestic market.
Northumberland Council’s 800kW solar carport install set for green light
A proposed 800kW solar carport with battery storage is set to receive final approval from Northumberland County Council next week.
MCS consults on new battery storage certification scheme
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has launched a consultation on its new certification for battery energy storage systems.
Tonik Energy claims UK supply market first with Tesla Powerwall deployment programme
Independent energy supplier Tonik Energy has laid claim to an industry first by kickstarting the installation of 250 Tesla Powerwalls in UK homes.
Research network to tackle ‘urgent’ energy storage challenges
A new research network is being formed to create solutions for ‘urgent’ challenges in energy storage.
Gresham House plots new placing as it targets 180MW battery storage pipeline
Gresham House has confirmed it is to launch a fresh fund raising drive as it sets its sights on a new, 182MW pipeline of battery storage projects.
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Five things we learned from Energy Storage Summit 2019
Solar Media's in-house editorial team highlights five key themes that emerged from last week's Energy Storage Summit 2019, which took place at a crucial time for the industry.
Microgeneration Certification Scheme to launch energy storage certification
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) is to launch a new certification scheme for battery energy storage systems.
Good Energy partners Belectric, Powerstar for C&I battery storage push
Good Energy has turned to Belectric and Powerstar to help bolster its C&I battery storage offering.
Premier Inn partners with E.On for UK’s first battery-powered hotel
Premier Inn has installed a 100kW lithium ion battery at its Gyle at Edinburgh Park hotel in the Scottish capital, claiming it to be the first battery-powered hotel in the UK.
Riding the wave: how flow machines could replace battery storage in the UK
As the UK storage market continues to evolve and old business models prove challenging, flow energy storage machines are beginning to find a place alongside solar. Scott McGregor, chief executive of redT energy, explains how the technology is ready to take the place left by battery technologies.
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Building the UK’s biggest battery storage facility: A recipe for success
Tim Humpage, head of EPC at British Solar Renewables, discusses some of the key lessons to be learned from the firm’s work on the 49.9MW Pelham battery completed on behalf of Statera Energy late last year.
Eelpower snaps up 20MW battery from Anesco
Eelpower has continued its purchasing relationship with Anesco, acquiring the recently-completed 20MW Rock Farm battery from the developer – it’s second since November 2017.
Anesco quadruples battery storage pipeline, sets 380MW in its sights by 2020
Renewables developer Anesco has set its sights on bringing up to 380MW of battery storage to market by 2020.
Gresham House re-enters M&A fray with FIM Services purchase
Gresham House has agreed a deal to acquire fellow investment fund manager FIM Services for £25 million.