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SSE Renewables acquires 120MW/240MWh Irish BESS

November 6, 2024
SSE Renewables has taken ownership of a 120MW/240MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project under development in Ireland’s Midlands.
A BESS development under construction viewed from above

Statera Energy reaches financial close on £395 million development

November 5, 2024
Statera Energy has announced that it has secured a total of £395 million for a battery energy storage system (BESS) and generation project.
a transmission tower at sunset

The role of BESS in keeping the lights on

October 30, 2024
BESS helped keep the lights on during a recent major interconnector trip, but asset operators are feeling undervalued. Solar Power Portal explores what can be done to help.
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Windel and Recurrent submit planning application for 150MW BESS

October 25, 2024
Canadian Solar subsidiary Recurrent Energy and Windel Energy have submitted a planning application for a 150MW battery energy storage system (BESS).
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Lightsource bp secures planning permission for 57MW standalone BESS

October 23, 2024
Lightsource bp has announced that it has been granted full planning permission for its first UK standalone battery energy storage system (BESS).
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Root-Power submits planning for 315MW of BESS

October 16, 2024
Battery energy storage system (BESS) developer Root-Power has announced that it has submitted planning applications for 315MW of BESS projects across the UK.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.

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