Habitat Energy, Centrica sign 189MW of UK battery storage optimisation deals
Optimisation deals have been announced for battery storage systems in the UK for Habitat Energy and Centrica with developers Eelpower and Arlington Energy respectively.
UK’s Pulse Clean Energy aims at 1GW+ BESS opportunities after Investment Management Corporation of Ontario takeover
Following last year’s acquisition, independent power plant developer Green Frog Power has rebranded as Pulse Clean Energy and unveiled a target of 1GW+ of energy storage assets in the UK.
Commercial and industrial energy storage: Fresh moves in a slow-moving market segment
A flurry of activity observed in C&I energy storage, hinting that industry players spy potential in underperforming market segment.
UK government urged to develop energy storage strategy this year
Energy Networks Association has called on UK government to update energy security strategy to include energy storage by the end of 2023.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners in fresh 2GW UK solar PV and BESS development partnership
CIP and Amberside Energy have partnered to develop a 2GW portfolio of solar and battery storage projects across the UK.
Battery storage fire safety requires ‘integrated, standardised approach’
The battery storage industry can learn lessons on how to approach fire safety from more established sectors as it works to develop standards.
UK’s Zenobē Energy gets US$285 million financing, starts 300MW BESS project in Scotland
Zenobē Energy has started construction of a 300MW/600MWh battery energy storage project in Blackhillock, Scotland.
Europe’s transmission grid operators back energy storage in EU Electricity Market Reform consultation
Grid operators from across Europe believe energy storage is a vital flexibility resource that should be incentivised.
Hitachi Energy delivers ‘world first’ technology for VERBUND pumped hydro plant
Hitachi Energy will supply equipment to improve the operational efficiency of a 45-year old pumped hydro plant in Austria for owner VERBUND.
Europe’s largest transmission-connected BESS begins ‘world first’ reactive power services contract
A battery storage system in the UK has begun delivery of reactive power services, claimed as a world first contract of its kind.
