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A map of Root-Power's UK BESS pipeline

Root-Power submits planning applications for 210MW of English BESS

September 10, 2024
Root-Power has submitted planning applications for five BESS projects across England, with a combined capacity of 210MW.
A 3d render of BESS units with the balance power logo.

Balance Power lands planning approval for 49.5MW BESS

September 6, 2024
Renewable energy developer Balance Power has secured planning approval for an upcoming battery energy storage system (BESS) project in southwest Leicestershire.
A group of men and women stand by a table with flowers on at a signing ceremony

Sungrow signs supply deal with Penso Power, BW ESS

September 5, 2024
Sungrow has signed an agreement with two major developers to supply BESS systems for an upcoming UK storage project.
A planning map of the Kintore project. Image: Scala Renewables

49.9MW BESS approved near Kintore despite public objection

August 30, 2024
Planning permission has been granted for a battery energy storage system (BESS) near Kintore, Scotland, despite public objection.
Several grey BESS units. Behind them, a rolling vista of trees, fields and large white clouds

British BESS earns second-highest daily total price for 2024

August 29, 2024
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) earned the second highest daily total revenue in 2024 so far, reaching a high of £250/MW, on 21 August.
White BESS units underneath a blue sky with a pylon and electricity wires above

Sungrow teams up with SSE Renewables for 320MW BESS

August 21, 2024
Sungrow has signed a supply agreement with SSE Renewables for a major battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Yorkshire.
Several grey BESS units. Behind them, a rolling vista of trees, fields and large white clouds

Montrose BESS project gets planning go-ahead

August 15, 2024
Renewable energy firm RES has been granted planning permission for its 49.9MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project near Montrose, Scotland.
A map of Root-Power's UK BESS pipeline

Root-Power teams up with consultancies to prepare 40 BESS planning applications

August 14, 2024
A new player in the UK BESS market has teamed up with five major consultancies to prepare planning applications for BESS projects across the country.
A BESS development seen from above

SAE takes full ownership of 120MW/240MWh BESS

August 7, 2024
SAE has today (7 August) announced that it has purchased all shares of a 120MW/240MWh BESS project under development in Uskmouth, South Wales.
An overhead image of the Rigifa land indicating where the potential BESS project will go

Major BESS proposals for Scottish Highlands to go before planning committee

August 6, 2024
Three proposals for battery energy storage system (BESS) projects for the Scottish Highlands are set to be considered by Highland Council.

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