utility scale

The planning committee of a Scottish local council has approved proposals for a 49MW battery energy storage system (BESS).

Ørsted, a Danish energy major, has completed investment plans for a battery energy storage system (BESS) to be connected to the onshore converter for the Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm.

The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has called on the next government to support renewable energy, such as solar.

Island Green Power’s proposed 480MW West Burton Solar Project has progressed to the next stage of its development consent, with the planning inspectorate having closed its examination.

Solar Energy UK has published a manifesto stating that 50GW of solar is needed by 2030, with 30GW of zero-carbon energy storage.

Solar Power Portal’s coverage of the UK Solar Summit in London, where panelists spoke about the UK solar supply chain and labour shortages.

Cumberland Council has granted planning permission for a 200MW/400MWh BESS project from developers Recurrent Energy and Windel Energy which, unless a new grid connection date is agreed, won’t start construction until 2029.

Harmony Energy Income Trust (HEIT) has cancelled its first quarter dividend and appointed JLL to sell some or all of its BESS portfolio, partly to demonstrate that the fund is undervalued by the markets.

Teesworks has revealed plans for a 1GW battery energy storage system (BESS) in partnership with renewables developer NatPower.

The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland signed a deal with Iqony Solar Energy Solutions to support Scotland’s net zero ambitions.