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Zenobe operates across a number of international markets including the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and North America. Image: Zenobe.

Mubadala unveils £270 million investment in battery developer Zenobē

December 6, 2023
The Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company has announced a strategic investment in battery energy storage and EV fleet solutions provider Zenobē.
Alcemi and CIP also partnered for the development of a 4GW portfolio of UK energy storage assets back in March 2022. Image: InterGen.

CIP to proceed with construction of 1GWh BESS in Scotland

December 5, 2023
CIP has confirmed that its 500MW/1,000MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Scotland is ready to commence construction.
Sheaf Energy Park being developed in Kent, UK. Image: Pacific Green.

SSE to provide optimisation and trading services for 373.5MWh BESS

November 22, 2023
SSE Energy Solutions has signed an optimisation and trading services agreement with Pacific Green Technologies for a 249MW/373.5MWh BESS.
The deal will see CATL’s technology integrated into the US, UK and Australian markets. Image: CATL.

CATL, Quinbrook to explore 1GWh+ battery storage project in the UK

November 8, 2023
CATL and Quinbrook have signed an agreement that could see the Chinese battery manufacturer’s first 1GWh+ project using its EnerC Plus battery storage technology in the UK.
This adds to the 10GW of capacity that was unlocked for 'shovel-ready' power projects earlier this year. Image: National Grid.

National Grid to streamline 10GW of battery storage for connection

November 7, 2023
National Grid has unveiled plans to streamline 10GW of battery energy storage (BESS) capacity that is currently waiting for a grid connection.
An image of Statera's Pelham battery asset. Image: Statera.

EQT agrees deal to acquire UK developer Statera Energy

November 6, 2023
Investment organisation EQT Infrastructure has today (6 November) announced that it has agreed a deal with InfraRed Capital Partners to acquire Statera Energy.
The Great North Road Solar Park aims to generate £1 million per year for local community projects. Image: Unsplash.

Plans unveiled for UK’s first 1GW solar NSIP

October 31, 2023
UK-based renewables developer Elements Green has unveiled early-stage plans for a 1GW solar project in Nottinghamshire.
TEC register clogged with 62GW of inactive projects. Image: Centrica.

TEC register clogged with 62GW of inactive projects, says Centrica

October 26, 2023
62GW of the transmission entry capacity (TEC) queue is filled with “phantom” projects, utility Centrica has said.
Tesla Megapack 2XL lithium-ion batteries will be provided for the project. Image: TagEnergy.

TagEnergy unveils Tesla, Habitat and RES as partners for 200MWh BESS

October 20, 2023
Clean energy company TagEnergy has announced Tesla, Habitat Energy and RES as project partners for a two-hour 100MW/200MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in North Yorkshire.
Aerial view of HEIT's 99MW/198MWh Bumpers project in Surrey. Image: Harmony Energy Income Trust.

Harmony Energy Income Trust energises ‘joint-biggest BESS in Europe’

October 17, 2023
Harmony Energy Income Trust has energised two grid-scale BESS assets, including one of the same size as flagship ‘largest project in Europe’.

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