scotland

The Scottish government has consented a 228MW/456MWh battery energy storage project (BESS) to be constructed and operated by developer Kona Energy.

A 30MW battery energy storage system (BESS), to be developed by Renewable Connections, has been approved by the local council.

Volt Group Scotland, a multi-trade service company, has partnered with HDM Energies, a Yorkshire-based renewable energy company, to offer rooftop solar installations for commercial properties with zero capital expenditure.

Solar Energy Scotland has raised concerns over the new energy efficiency standard for buildings put forward by the Scottish government.

Drax has appointed global technology and engineering firm Voith Hydro to move its plans forward for its proposed 600MW underground pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) project in Scotland.

NHOA Energy is set to supply Statkraft with a battery energy storage system (BESS) for a 113MWh project in Coylton, Scotland.

Scottish Renewables has called on the government to reinstate solar PV and energy storage in the Home Energy Scotland grant and loan scheme.

The Scottish government’s overhaul of permitted development rights (PDRs) for rooftop solar has officially come into force, removing the need for planning permission.

The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland signed a deal with Iqony Solar Energy Solutions to support Scotland’s net zero ambitions.

Renewable energy company Drax has announced its investment to refurbish the Cruachan hydro power station in Scotland to reach 480MW generation capacity.