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Rejection of zonal pricing brings ‘clarity not resolution’

July 11, 2025
The government’s decision to rule out a zonal electricity pricing system brings to a close a period of intense energy sector debate.
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Councils approve 490MW large-scale BESS projects in Cumberland, Canterbury & Nottinghamshire

July 11, 2025
Local authorities have given planning permission for standalone battery storage and co-located solar-storage projects from developers ESB, RES and Renewable Connections.  
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REMA: UK government rejects zonal pricing

July 10, 2025
The UK government has today (10 July) released its Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA), declaring that it will not introduce zonal electricity pricing in the UK.
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GB Energy appoints Dan McGrail as permanent CEO

July 9, 2025
Great British Energy has announced that Dan McGrail will remain chief executive of the state-owned energy firm, following his time as interim CEO.
HEIT's 98MW/196MWh Pillswood BESS project. Image: Harmony Energy.

Foresight acquires Harmony Energy Income Trust, takes fund private

July 9, 2025
Energy investment firm Foresight Group has acquired battery energy storage system (BESS) investment fund Harmony Energy Income Trust (HEIT).
Energy minister Michael Shanks at the Clean Power 2030 Summit. CP2030 can 'Britain off the rollercoaster of global fossil fuel markets' and bring down bills, Shanks said today. Image: Solar Media

Connections Reform: NESO invites applications to ‘unleash ready-to-go clean power projects’

July 8, 2025
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has opened the window for evidence submissions on grid Connections Reform.
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E.ON opens consultation on revised 25MW Coventry solar farm plans

July 8, 2025
E.ON UK has opened a consultation on revised plans for a 25MW solar PV power plant proposal.
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RES lands consent for 29.9MW Irish solar farm

July 7, 2025
RES has successfully secured planning permission for a 29.9MW solar PV power plant in Northern Ireland.
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Gresham House 789MW BESS floor deals to replace Octopus toll, enable augmentations to 2-hour

July 7, 2025
The Gresham House Energy Storage Fund (GRID) has entered into long-term floor pricing agreements with counterparties Statkraft and Markel Bermuda, totalling 789MW.
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Qair lands consent for 49.9MW BESS

July 4, 2025
Green Switch Capital, part of the Qair Group, has announced it has secured planning permission for its first standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) project.

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