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Computer-generated image showing the approved site's boundary. Image: GJP.

Cardiff City Council unanimously approves 1GW BESS

October 18, 2024
A 1,000MW battery energy storage system (BESS) to be constructed alongside a data centre in Splott, Cardiff, has been unanimously approved by the city council.
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.
Glasgow-based RES has so far developed over 700MW of energy storage projects across the UK and Ireland and currently manages over 600MW of operational storage projects. Image: RES.

RES submits planning proposal for 50MW Irish BESS

October 11, 2024
Renewable energy developer RES has submitted a planning proposal for a battery energy storage system (BESS) project to be located southeast of Newbuildings, County Derry.
An artistic rendering of the BESS site and fields surrounding it, in watercolour paint

BOOM Power granted planning consent for 300MW/660MWh BESS

October 2, 2024
Developer BOOM Power has successfully landed planning permission for a major battery energy storage system (BESS) project on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales.
a BESS development from above

RES denied planning approval for 49.9MW BESS

September 18, 2024
Renewable energy developer RES has been denied planning approval for its proposed Stoneworthy Energy Storage project in Devon.
Solar panels viewed from above on green fields

Authorities approve Renewable Connections 22.5MW solar project

September 17, 2024
Solar and battery developer Renewable Connections has been granted full approval for an upcoming solar project in Leicestershire.
A map of Root-Power's UK BESS pipeline

Root-Power submits planning applications for 210MW of English BESS

September 10, 2024
Root-Power has submitted planning applications for five BESS projects across England, with a combined capacity of 210MW.
The initial consented application for the 27.7MW solar PV and 30MW energy storage project received unanimous planning approval in February 2023. Image: Innova.

Innova to expand 27.7MW solar PV Blythe Solar Farm

September 9, 2024
Innova has revealed that earlier this year it received planning consent from Staffordshire Moorlands District Council to extend its solar and energy storage project, Blythe Solar Farm.
A planning map of the Kintore project. Image: Scala Renewables

49.9MW BESS approved near Kintore despite public objection

August 30, 2024
Planning permission has been granted for a battery energy storage system (BESS) near Kintore, Scotland, despite public objection.
Sungrow will provide its PowerTitan BESS units for SSE Renewables' Monk Fryston project. Image: Sungrow.

Roundup: Legal challenge against 500MW solar NSIP abandoned, Sungrow teams up with SSE Renewables for 320MW BESS

August 27, 2024
Solar Power Portal rounds up the top stories: public opinion swaying planning decisions, big BESS plans for the UK.

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