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https://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/National-Grid-Grid-Transmission-Lines-1.jpegOne issue arises because operators can bid at a higher duration than their project truly has, by bidding in a lower MW power capacity than their nameplate output. Image: National Grid.

National Grid revisits de-rating factors for energy storage

May 21, 2024
National Grid ESO is re-assessing the methodology used to calculate de-rating factors for energy storage, with project operators saying it currently undervalues the technology.
An image of a Gresham House BESS. Image: Gresham House.

Gresham House BESS Fund energises 50MWh asset

May 14, 2024
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund has energised a 50MW/50MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Lancashire.
Statera has submitted planning application for Oxfordshire project.

Statera submits planning application for 500MW BESS in Oxfordshire

May 14, 2024
Statera’s Culham BESS is scheduled to connect in 2027, as part of a wider upgrade to electrical infrastructure at Culham Campus.
Biodiverse Consulting will specifically support Queequeg in achieving the necessary biodiversity net gain for projects. Image: Solar Energy UK.

Queequeg Renewables, Biodivervse partner to bolster biodiversity across solar projects

May 10, 2024
Developer Queequeg Renewables has partnered with environmental consultancy Biodiverse Consulting to bolster biodiversity measures across five solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.
Bristol-based Aura Power is developing an active pipeline of utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage of about 12GW in the UK, Europe and North America.

Aura Power secures £10 million funding from Novuna

May 10, 2024
Aura Power secures £10 Million funding from Novuna Business Finance to progress its global development pipeline.
The proposed fields have been chosen in part due to the existing local topography which will screen the site and limit surrounding views of the solar farm.

Lightsource BP proposes 57MW solar and 54MW energy storage for Ireland

May 9, 2024
Lightsource BP will outline its proposal for a 57MW solar and 54MW energy storage installation at a community information event on 22 May.
An image of the BESS installed at Dunmore Point Water Treatment Works. Image: GRAHAM.

GRAHAM installs ‘state-of-the-art’ BESS for Northern Ireland Water

May 8, 2024
GRAHAM successfully installs “state-of-the-art” BESS at Dunmore Point Water Treatment Works for Northern Ireland Water (NI Water).
GivEnergy's flagship product is the All in One 6.0 home battery.

VAT exemption a ‘critical step’ in domestic battery market growth

May 7, 2024
The recent VAT exemption for domestic battery storage installations is a ‘critical step’ for the market and is already having a positive impact, solutions provider GivEnergy said.
If delivered, the 2-hour duration Derrymeen battery will be the largest installed BESS facility in Northern Ireland. Image: SSE Renewables.

SSE Renewables acquires 100MW/200MWh BESS in Northern Ireland

May 3, 2024
SSE Renewables has acquired a 100MW/200MWh BESS from Heron Energy in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.
Battery energy projects are increasing across the nation, according to RenewableUK's report.

Battery projects pipeline increased two-thirds in the last 12 months

May 2, 2024
The 67.4% increase is the second consecutive 12 month period in which the pipeline has gone up by this amount.

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