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Varco Energy launches commercial operations at 57MW/138MWh BESS

April 14, 2025
Varco Energy has today (14 April) announced that it has begun full commercial operations at its Native River battery energy storage system (BESS).
EDF Renewables UK invited the local community and beneficiaries of the fund to the celebration at the Sutton Bridge ground-mount PV project. Image: EDF Renewables UK

EDF’s first large-scale solar project in UK operational, community benefit fund opens

April 11, 2025
EDF’s first utility-scale solar PV power plant in the UK began generating electricity last year, triggering a £20,000 per annum community benefit fund.
A 3D render of the Withy Place BESS.

Root-Power lands planning consent for 50MW BESS

April 4, 2025
Battery energy storage system (BESS) developer Root-Power has been awarded planning permission for a new 50MW/100MWh BESS in Reading.
A 3D render of the Ellen Road BESS project

Root-Power lands planning consent for 30MW BESS

March 27, 2025
Battery energy storage system (BESS) developer Root-Power has been granted planning permission for a 30MW/60MWh BESS in Greater Manchester.
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Pulse Clean Energy activates 42MW West Manchester BESS

March 25, 2025
Pulse Clean Energy announced that it has activated a 42MW/100MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Cheshire.
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NatPower to consult on plans for 1GW BESS

March 14, 2025
Renewable energy developer NatPower has opened up a community consultation for a proposed 1GW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Leicestershire.
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RES submits planning application for 100MW Irish BESS

March 14, 2025
Renewable energy company RES has announced that it has submitted a planning application for a proposed 100MW battery energy storage system (BESS) development in Northern Ireland.
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BayWa.re submits application for 500MW Scottish BESS

March 13, 2025
Renewable energy developer BayWa.re has submitted a planning application for a proposed 500MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Scotland.
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RES submits planning permission for 150MW Scottish BESS

March 7, 2025
RES has announced that it has applied for planning permission for a proposed 150MW battery energy storage system (BESS) development in Scotland.
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Ørsted breaks ground on Hornsea BESS

March 6, 2025
Wind energy developer Ørsted has broken ground on a battery energy storage system (BESS) development to be co-located with the Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm.

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