Two solar NSIPs granted development consent
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has granted development consent orders (DCOs) to the Heckington Fen Solar and West Burton Solar solar PV power plants.
Local authorities grant Root-Power planning consent for a 40MW BESS in North Yorkshire
Developer Root-Power has received planning consent for a 40MW/80MWh battery storage site in Selby, North Yorkshire.
UK reaches 7GWh of BESS but growth slowed in 2024, Ireland grows
There is now over 7GWh of grid-scale BESS capacity online in the UK, but 2024 saw a slowdown in both capacity additions and overall pipeline growth, while Ireland saw growth.
Elgin buys Amberside Energy’s development arm
Solar and storage platform Elgin has purchased the development arm of Amberside Energy.
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund completes energisation of 200MW/400MWh California BESS
UK-headquartered battery storage investor-developer Gore Street Energy Fund (GSF) has completed energisation of the 200MW/400MWh Big Rock battery energy storage system (BESS) project in California, US.
Local council grants RPC and Greenfield planning permission for 40MW BESS
Renewable Power Capital (RPC) and Greenfield have received planning permission for their second battery energy storage system (BESS) in Great Britain.
Solar Energy Scotland: Scotland ‘ignored’ in grid reform plans
The head of Scotland’s solar energy trade group has criticised plans to reform the grid to enable greater uptake of rooftop solar, noting that Scotland will not benefit from the proposed reforms.
Ørsted unveils plans for 320MW Yorkshire solar farm
International renewable energy developer Ørsted has announced proposals for a 320MW solar PV power plant in East Yorkshire.
Axpo signs 10-year agreement with British Solar Renewables
Swiss energy producer Axpo has signed a ten-year agreement with British Solar Renewables (BSR) to buy power from BSR’s Wiltshire solar PV power plant.
UK energy storage slows down as Ireland pipeline gains traction
The UK saw a slowdown in both BESS installations and submitted applications in 2024, while applications in Ireland grew by capacity, writes PV Tech Research analyst Charlotte Gisbourne.
