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Constantine Energy Storage secures £180 million financing for BESS portfolio

March 18, 2025
Constantine Energy Storage has landed a £180 million financing deal with a multi-national banking consortium for a 612MW battery energy storage system (BESS) portfolio.
Planning documents show that the Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Planning Applications Committee raised no objections to the proposal. Image: Gresham House.

Gresham House 456MW Scottish battery energy storage system greenlit

March 18, 2025
Scottish ministers have approved a 456MW battery energy storage system (BESS) to be developed by a Gresham House subsidiary.
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Harmony Energy Income Trust agrees to £190.8 million takeover offer

March 17, 2025
Battery energy storage system (BESS) investor Harmony Energy Income Trust has reached an agreement on the financial terms of a potential acquisition.
The finance, a £218.5 million term loan and a £20 million VAT facility, is provided by Lloyds and NatWest. Image: Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners.

Quinbrook closes ‘UK’s largest’ project financing for Cleve Hill NSIP

March 17, 2025
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has announced the close of debt financing for the Cleve Hill solar and battery storage project.
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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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Econergy on Swangate, investment and the future of the BESS market 

March 5, 2025
We spoke to Josh Murphy, head of storage at Econergy, to discuss the Swangate project, the recent struggles of the UK BESS market, and what the future holds for the sector. 

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