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.
UK crosses 18GW solar milestone
The latest data from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) have revealed that the UK now has a total of 18GW of operational solar PV capacity installed.
Root-Power lands planning consent for 30MW BESS
Battery energy storage system (BESS) developer Root-Power has been granted planning permission for a 30MW/60MWh BESS in Greater Manchester.
VIDEO: Procuring energy storage in Europe with revenue and capex support schemes
A panel of developers, operators, OEMs and consultants discussed the different government approaches in Europe to ensuring long-term deployment of energy storage with revenue and capex support schemes, at last month’s Energy Storage Summit EU 2025.
Drax lodges £200 million cash offer for 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.
Gresham House 456MW Scottish battery energy storage system greenlit
Scottish ministers have approved a 456MW battery energy storage system (BESS) to be developed by a Gresham House subsidiary.
Harmony Energy Income Trust agrees to £190.8 million takeover offer
Battery energy storage system (BESS) investor Harmony Energy Income Trust has reached an agreement on the financial terms of a potential acquisition.
Neshion announces plans for wind-plus-storage project
Neshion has revealed that planning is underway for a wind-plus-storage project in Scotland, in partnership with Shetland Aerogenerators.
Over 10GWh of grid-scale BESS deployed globally in February, Europe’s contribution increases
February 2025 saw around 4.5GW/10.5GWh of grid-scale BESS deployments globally, with China continuing to account for the majority but Europe increasing its share from January.
Miliband to re-engage China in climate talks, refresh UK-China Clean Energy Partnership
UK energy secretary Ed Miliband has announced a visit to Beijing, where he will meet with China’s national energy administrator minister Wang Hongzhi and environment minister Huang Runqiu.
