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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.
hands hold a solar panel with a drill on it

RWE and Arenko ink software framework deal for solar

October 11, 2024
Software provider Arenko has made a deal with RWE Supply and Trading, allowing RWE to use the Nimbus Trade platform for its solar projects.
Image of the Bramley BESS in hampshire, developed by BW ESS

BW ESS expands global energy storage footprint with Penso Power merger

October 10, 2024
BW ESS has announced a merger with long-term partner Penso Power, a move set to solidify its presence within the renewable energy market.
A tightly wound coil of cable

UK BESS fleet jumped in to provide 1.5GW of power to grid after interconnector trips

October 9, 2024
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) from several different firms have been proving their value as they supported Britain through recent interconnector failures.
The BESS aims to energise in early 2026 after SSE made a final investment decision on the project in November 2023. Image: SSE.

SSE Renewables starts construction of 320MW BESS

October 9, 2024
The renewable energy arm of utility SSE has begun construction of a 320MW/640MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in North Yorkshire.
Two men in hi-vis jackets walk next to BESS units

EDF: Optimising battery energy storage systems for efficiency and longevity

October 9, 2024
In this blog, James Thornton, wholesale market services senior analyst at EDF UK, delves into battery energy storage system optimisation.
A group of people stand in front of the fidra energy logo

EIG launches Fidra Energy with 3.15GW BESS pipeline

October 7, 2024
Institutional energy investment firm EIG has announced the launch of a new battery energy storage system (BESS) developer, Fidra Energy.
Tesla Megapack 2XL lithium-ion batteries will be provided for the project. Image: TagEnergy.

TagEnergy energises 100MW BESS in North Yorkshire

October 7, 2024
TagEnergy has energised what it claims is the UK’s largest transmission-connected BESS: the 100MW/200MWh Lakeside project in North Yorkshire.
An artist's impression of the 200MW Pond Energy Park in Scotland. Image: OnPath Energy.

200MW Scottish BESS passes through council committee unanimously

October 4, 2024
A 200MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Bathgate, Scotland, has passed through West Lothian Council’s executive committee with no objections.
Cranes moving battery storage elements during the construction of Sheaf Energy Park - a Pacific Green battery energy storage (BESS) project in Kent.

Pacific Green hits major milestones at 373.5MWh Sheaf Energy Park

October 3, 2024
Pacific Green has completed major milestones at the Sheaf Energy Park, pushing forward the energy storage project on a former coal power site.

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