LDES cap-and-floor support shortlist announced, Ofgem says ‘appropriate mix’ of technologies
The UK energy regulator has shortlisted 16 projects for the LDES support scheme, the first of its kind, which range from 8- to 22-hour durations.
ContourGlobal enters UK market with 500MW/2,000MWh Scottish BESS acquisition
The Wallace project has already secured planning consent, a land option and allocated Gate 2 status under the UK grid connection reform process.
PACE secures financing to build 400MW solar PV and 200MW BESS portfolio
The investment will support Pathfinder Clean Energy’s (PACE) transition into an owner and operator of clean infrastructure and help finance the construction of a 400MW solar PV and 200MW BESS portfolio.
Rivington Energy sells 50MW BESS as its developer arm progresses solar PV project
Schroders Greencoat funds have acquired the BESS, while Renewable Connections has planning consent for a solar plant in Nottinghamshire.
£1.3 billion UK battery storage investment confirmed at G7 Summit
Investments in energy storage come from India’s Atri Energy Transition and French investor InfraVia Capital Partners.
Battery energy storage a ‘keystone investment’ in a ‘modern, efficient energy system’
Pulse Clean Energy’s Trevor Willis will speak at the Clean Power 2030 Summit, incorporating the UK Solar Summit 2026, in London at the end of this month.
Firm connection dates issued to 37GW clean power due to connect by 2030
According to the announcement, 58% of transmission and distribution-level energy projects have been issued connection offers.
What to expect from AR8 after a record-breaking AR7
Looking to the potential for AR8, Solar Media Market Research data shows there is slightly less capacity eligible to bid in than for AR7.
Qair reaches financial close on first UK solar PV project
This is the IPP’s first UK project to reach financial close, with construction expected to begin this month. Commercial operations are forecast to begin in the second quarter of 2027.
UK government mulls community battery storage subsidy
The UK government has launched a call for evidence to gather views on how to enable shared battery storage to be rolled out across the UK.
