Statkraft to optimise 23MWp solar and battery energy storage site owned by Warrington Council
Statkraft has signed a second hybrid power purchase and battery optimisation agreement with Warrington Borough Council.
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Black & Veatch to support major 2GW solar and battery storage development
Global engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company, Black & Veatch, has been given a lead role in supporting the development of a 2GW solar and battery storage programme by UK developer Amberside Energy.
Five UK-based long-duration energy storage projects to receive over £32 million in BEIS funding
In a bid to boost the long-duration energy storage market in the UK, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has provided over £32 million to five winners of the Longer Duration Energy Storage (LODES) competition.
Windfall tax results in small decrease in solar asset valuation for Foresight Solar Fund
The Electricity Generator Levy is set to have a small impact on Foresight Solar Fund’s portfolio, and no impact on its UK battery portfolio whatsoever.
RPC, Eelpower launch joint venture to develop 1GW utility-scale energy storage
Renewable Power Capital (RPC) is set to work with UK battery storage firm Eelpower to develop 1GW of utility scale energy storage capacity in the UK.
Harmony’s Q4 revenue falls from historic highs but near-term outlook remains positive
Income investment company, Harmony Energy Income Trust plc has reported a fall in average revenue this quarter following record highs in Q3, but assured stakeholders there was a “positive near-term outlook” in its Net Asset Value (NAV) and Portfolio Update as at 31 October 2022.
EDF Renewables propose a 114MW battery storage system close to Norwich
EDF Renewables UK has announced its intention to develop a 114MW battery storage system between Dunston and Swainesthorpe in the south of Norwich.
Harmony’s 196MWh battery energy storage system goes online
The Pillswood project, developed by Harmony Energy Income Trust and managed by Tesla, has gone live ahead of schedule with both phases A and B to energise this month.
NESF’s latest interim results predict limited impact from new windfall tax
Solar and energy storage specialist fund NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF) has published its interim results as of 30 September 2022, which suggest that the new windfall tax will have a limited impact for its portfolio given its diversification.
Zenobē begins construction of three Scottish battery storage projects
International EV fleet and battery storage specialist Zenobē has today announced that construction has begun on three battery storage projects at Blackhillock, Kilmarnock South and Eccles in Scotland, which will total £750 million of investment.
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Anesco’s first battery storage facility in Scotland approved
Aberdeenshire Council has granted planning permission for Anesco’s 50MW storage facility to be built close the Rothienorman village in North East Scotland.
Magnora brings UK BESS portfolio to 200MWh with new project
Magnora has added to its solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the UK, with a 80MW/160MWh BESS project.
NextEnergy Solar publishes first standalone sustainability report
NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF) has today published its first independent sustainability report, detailing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives and approach to biodiversity.
Statera’s 50MW battery energy storage facility in Wiltshire enters commercial operations
A 50MW battery energy storage facility being developed by Statera Energy has entered commercial operations in Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
Solar Energy UK welcomes Commons inquiry into solar technologies and storage
Solar Energy UK has welcomed the formal opening of a Commons inquiry into solar technologies.
Gresham House secures £155 million increase in debt facility
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund has secured £155 million incremental term debt via an Accordion arrangement contemplated under an existing senior debt facility.