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Field acquires 200MW/800MWh BESS from Clearstone

November 18, 2024
Battery energy storage system (BESS) developer Field has announced that it has acquired the Hartmoor BESS from Clearstone Energy.
The initial plan was also to use second-life batteries repurposed from electric vehicles. Image: RES

West Sussex County Council issues public tender for 16MW BESS

November 15, 2024
The ITT is seeking both private and public sector organisations to deliver PCSA services for the Halewick Lane BESS phase 3 project.
Two solar panels on a grassy field shot from above

Low Carbon unveils 500MW solar NSIP plans

November 14, 2024
Renewable energy developer Low Carbon has announced plans for a 500MW solar and energy storage project in Kent.
A row of BESS units lined up outdoors

SSE Renewables acquires 120MW/240MWh Irish BESS

November 6, 2024
SSE Renewables has taken ownership of a 120MW/240MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project under development in Ireland’s Midlands.
A BESS development under construction viewed from above

Statera Energy reaches financial close on £395 million development

November 5, 2024
Statera Energy has announced that it has secured a total of £395 million for a battery energy storage system (BESS) and generation project.
a transmission tower at sunset

The role of BESS in keeping the lights on

October 30, 2024
BESS helped keep the lights on during a recent major interconnector trip, but asset operators are feeling undervalued. Solar Power Portal explores what can be done to help.
A map of the proposed Buckland development

Windel and Recurrent submit planning application for 150MW BESS

October 25, 2024
Canadian Solar subsidiary Recurrent Energy and Windel Energy have submitted a planning application for a 150MW battery energy storage system (BESS).
a series of bess units under a blue sky

Lightsource bp secures planning permission for 57MW standalone BESS

October 23, 2024
Lightsource bp has announced that it has been granted full planning permission for its first UK standalone battery energy storage system (BESS).
A 3D render of a proposed BESS site

Root-Power submits planning for 315MW of BESS

October 16, 2024
Battery energy storage system (BESS) developer Root-Power has announced that it has submitted planning applications for 315MW of BESS projects across the UK.
Image of the Bramley BESS in hampshire, developed by BW ESS

BW ESS expands global energy storage footprint with Penso Power merger

October 10, 2024
BW ESS has announced a merger with long-term partner Penso Power, a move set to solidify its presence within the renewable energy market.

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