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.
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100MWh BESS project to be installed at the UK’s second Energy Superhub in Coventry
EDF Renewables UK is to develop 50MW/100MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) technology in the UK’s second Energy Superhub being constructed in Coventry.
NextEnergy Solar Fund acquires 250MW/500MWh ‘strategic battery storage portfolio’
NextEnergy Solar Fund has acquired a “strategic portfolio” of battery storage development projects located in a grid-congested area in the East of England.
Gore Street buys 200MW transmission-connected battery storage project from Kona Energy
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund has acquired a 200MW battery storage project in development by Kona Energy.
myenergi launches ‘libbi’ home battery product to complete home energy ecosystem
Eco-smart technology manufacturer myenergi has launched a new home battery called “libbi”.
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures acquires two new battery assets adding 100MW to portfolio
Developer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has acquired two new battery energy storage projects, with a combined capacity of up to 100MW, from RE Projects Development Limited (REPD).
Masdar acquires Arlington Energy to expand BESS capabilities in the UK and Europe
Renewable energy giant Masdar has acquired UK-based battery energy storage system (BESS) developer Arlington Energy in a bid to expand its presence in the UK and European renewable energy markets.
BEIS confirms £211 million Faraday Challenge funding for battery R&D to 2025
A competitive funding initiative launched by the government to support battery research and development will make £211 million available over the next three years.
ABO Wind commissions first standalone battery storage system, in Northern Ireland
Renewable energy developer ABO Wind has commissioned its first standalone battery energy storage system (BESS), in Kells, Northern Ireland.
Solar & Storage Live 2022: Day Three
The Solar Power Portal team are onsite for the third and final day of Solar & Storage Live at the NEC in Birmingham, bringing you all the news and views from the conference.
Solar & Storage Live Awards 2022: Solarsense crowned contractor of the year
The solar sector gathered at the Hilton Metropole for the sparkling Solar & Storage Live Awards 2022, crowning this year's winners.
Solar & Storage Live 2022 - Day One
Welcome to Solar Power Portal’s coverage of Solar & Storage Live 2022, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham over 18-20 October. Our editorial team will be reporting live from the event, bringing you all the insight, news and views from the show floor.
Cambridge Power secures planning permission for 50MW BESS project in Essex
Cambridge Power has confirmed it has received planning permission for a 50MW battery energy storage system (BESS) situated in Essex.
Balance Power, TagEnergy partner to develop and manage 500MW of BESS
Balance Power and TagEnergy are set to capitalise on the growing interest surrounding energy storage with the firms having partnered to build, own and operate 500MW of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects across the UK.
Strategic Power Projects receives planning approval for £122 million battery storage facility
Ireland’s national planning body An Bord Pleanàla has approved a £122 million (€140 million) proposed battery storage facility set to be developed by Strategic Power Projects at Dunnstown, County Kildare.
GRIDSERVE completes the ‘UK’s most technically advanced hybrid solar and battery farm’
GRIDSERVE has completed the development of the “UK’s most technically advanced hybrid solar and battery farm” in Cirencester, the company said.