Saudi-backed Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) and UK developer Harmony Energy have started construction of a 99MW/198MWh battery storage system in Essex, after a short delay.
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.
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.
Solar materials and component prices have stayed high longer than expected and developers are now starting to feel the pinch, the latest episode of the Solar Media Podcast has discussed.