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.
Conrad Energy gets green light for 15MW BESS project in Somerset
Independent power producer Conrad Energy has secured planning permission for a 15MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Somerset.
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.
EU’s Green Deal Industrial Plan: Energy storage left out but trade group EASE optimistic
Green Deal Industrial Plan has been welcomed by the European Association for Storage of Energy, although mentions of energy storage included in a leaked draft seen by the industry group were absent from the final publication.
SMS now has 90MW of battery energy storage operational in Ipswich and Barnsley
Smart energy infrastructure business SMS announced it now has a combined 90MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in operation in Ipswich and Barnsley.
FRV completes financial close of 133MW/266MWh BESS portfolio in UK
Renewable development company Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has completed the financial close of a UK-based battery energy storage system (BESS) portfolio with a combined capacity of 133MW/266MWh.
SSE confirms acquisition of three solar sites with potential co-located battery storage
SSE Energy Solutions has confirmed the acquisition of three solar sites in Nottinghamshire from PV developer Gridmove.
