Orkney ocean energy project wraps initial phase

An innovative project, combining wave power with subsea energy storage, has concluded a successful 12-month test programme aimed at providing low carbon power and communications to subsea equipment

‘Europe’s solar, wind and battery power debut’

BayWa r.e. and Ampt announce the deployment of Europe’s first combination of wind and solar generation with battery storage at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology campus in Germany

Masdar’s UK battery venture kicks off

Masdar Arlington Energy has initiated the construction of two battery energy storage system projects in the UK, located in Rochdale and Stockport, with a combined capacity of 55MW

MPs to be told about “grid delay farce”

Solar Energy UK is expected to bring to the attention of the Commons’ Environmental Audit Committee the concerning delays in connecting solar power and battery energy storage projects to the grid

Major energy storage boost approved in Scotland

Battery energy storage developer Alcemi has been granted planning permission for 1.5GW of energy storage projects in Scotland, including one of the world’s largest

SSE Renewables greenlights massive battery energy storage project

SSE Renewables has granted approval for the construction of a substantial 320MW battery energy storage system in Monk Fryston, Yorkshire

Tesla lithium battery blaze: Hazardous smoke alert

A Tesla battery fire in Queensland, Australia has led to hazardous smoke warnings, with authorities advising residents to stay indoors, as investigations continue to determine the cause

EDF secures approval for three UK battery projects

EDF Renewables UK has received planning approval for three 200MW battery sites in Kent, Norwich and Essex

New UK guidelines for planning battery energy storage

The government has issued new guidance which addresses fire risks associated with larger storage systems

Leeds’ 60MW battery energy storage project gets green light

The 60MW Battery Energy Storage System is set to be located on a brownfield site adjacent to a substation on Redcote Lane in Leeds