Root-Power lands planning consent for 50MW BESS
Battery energy storage system (BESS) developer Root-Power has been awarded planning permission for a new 50MW/100MWh BESS in Reading.
Earba 1.8GW pumped storage hydro project secures approval
Gilkes Energy has announced that it has been awarded planning consent for its Earba Pumped Storage Hydro (PSH) scheme.
UK reaches 117GWh of approved BESS projects
Planning consent was awarded to BESS projects totalling 1,590MW/3,179MWh of capacity last month, meaning the UK now has a total of around 55.4GW/117GWh approved.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pulse Clean Energy activates 42MW West Manchester BESS
Pulse Clean Energy announced that it has activated a 42MW/100MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Cheshire.
