Over 3GWh of BESS approved in UK in March
The UK saw 1,590MW/3,179MWh of grid-scale BESS projects approved last month, bringing the total approved projects to around 55.4GW/117GWh.
Ofgem approves regional energy plans across Britain from 2027
The UK’s energy regulator Ofgem has today (2 April) published final plans allowing the National Energy System Operator (NESO) to draw up specific regional plans for the future of the UK energy network.
Great Britain achieves new maximum solar generation record
On 1 April, between 12:30 and 13:00, Great Britain secured a new maximum solar generation record of 12.2GW.
Great Britain achieves new maximum solar generation record
On 1 April, between 12:30 and 13:00, Great Britain secured a new maximum solar generation record of 12.2GW.
Great Britain achieves new maximum solar generation record
On 1 April, between 12:30 and 13:00, Great Britain secured a new maximum solar generation record of 12.2GW.
NESO to govern energy system data sharing until 2028
Ofgem has published its decision that the National Energy System Operator (NESO) be appointed as Interim Data Sharing Infrastructure (DSI) Coordinator.
Europe installed 12GW of energy storage in 2024; EU state aid boost to come
A total of 11.9GW of energy storage across all scales and technologies was installed in Europe in 2024, bringing cumulative installations to 89GW.
Drax outbids Foresight Group for ownership of UK BESS investor Harmony Energy Income Trust
Drax has outbid Foresight Group LLP to acquire the share capital of the publicly-listed Harmony Energy Income Trust (HEIT) for £200 million (US$239.15 million).
Invinity’s vanadium flow battery project moves forward
Invinity Energy Systems has reached an agreement to develop a 20.7MWh flow battery system, the UK’s largest.
Renewables generated 50.8% of the UK’s electricity in 2024
Electricity generated by renewable technologies increased by 6.5% in 2024, accounting for a 50.8% of the UK’s electricity generation.
