UK

Voltalia Secures PPA for 34MW Solar in UK
Voltalia secures PPA with Co-op for 34-MW Eastgate solar project in Northern England. Co-op to purchase green energy for 15 years, enough to power 170 food stores and 500 funeralcare homes, helping reach net zero operations by 2035.
Nov 23, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, PPA, Voltalia, Europe
Gresham House Energizes 50MW UK BESS
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund energises West Didsbury 50MW battery in Manchester, England. Operational capacity reaches 690MW with revenue expected in December. Expansion to 100MWh in 2024 and 1.1GW/1.7GWh of projects by year end. Each megawatt/megawatt-hour capacity lowers cashflow and more commissioning announced soon.
Nov 21, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe, Gresham House
Ampyr Powers UK Solar PPA with Multiplex
Ampyr Solar Europe and Multiplex have partnered to bring a 9,000 MWh solar farm to Northwold in Norfolk, England. By 2024, the solar plant will generate clean, renewable energy for Multiplex, meeting their sustainability goals and commitments for reducing emissions.
Nov 10, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, UK, PPA, Europe, Ampyr Solar Europe, Multiplex
GBP 120M: Pacific Green Backs UK BESS Project
Pacific Green Technologies secures £120 million loan for 249 MW/373.5 MWh BESS project in Kent, England. Project to start commercial operations in April 2025 and operated by Pacific Green's subsidiary. Loan repaid over 10-year amortization profile. Pacific Green also selling Richborough Energy Park for £74 million.
Nov 6, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe, Pacific Green Technologies
BSR Nabs Permit for 49.9-MWp Solar Farm
UK-based British Solar Renewables (BSR) receives permission to build Coldharbour Farm Solar Park in Devon, providing clean energy to 12,500 homes and reducing 11,072 tonnes of carbon dioxide yearly. Established in 2010, BSR continues to build solar power plants across the UK.
Nov 6, 2023 // Plants, UK, Europe, PV Power Plant, British Solar Renewables, BSR
Mytilineos Wins 490MW Solar EPC Deal
Mytilineos SA wins tender to build EPC works for 490-MW solar project in Greece & UK. Mytilineos to construct 18 to 135 MWp projects in Greece, 373-MW project in UK with completion in 2021. Unlock new renewable energy potential with Mytilineos.
Nov 2, 2023 // Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, Greece, UK, Europe, Solar Project, Mytilineos SA
800MW Solar/Storage: Elements Green's Great North Road Project
Elements Green unveils plans for an 800-MW/1000 MW DC solar park with battery energy storage in England. Great North Road Solar Park to provide green electricity to 400,000 homes/year. Now working to determine best areas for panels, infrastructure. DCO submission planned for Spring 2025. A Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project.
Nov 2, 2023 // Plants, Storage, UK, Europe, Elements Green
SSE Reaches FID on 320MW UK Battery
SSE Renewables is taking a major step towards net zero targets with the Final Investment Decision of a 320MW battery energy storage system in Yorkshire. The 640MWh grid-scale battery will help supply power when demand is highest and connect directly to the existing transmission network. Construction commences soon!
Nov 1, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe, SSE Renewables
Scotland's Solar Boom: 6GW 2030 Pledge
The Scottish solar energy industry has welcomed the Scottish Government's commitment to significantly increase renewable energy generation by 2030. This increased ambition will lead to more jobs, lower emissions, and lower cost of living.
Oct 30, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, SCOTLAND
Gresham House, UKIB: Powering the Renewable Revolution
Gresham House and UKIB join forces to invest £140m in renewable energy and storage projects across the UK. Centrica and UKIB commit £65m cornerstone investment, Gresham House SIRES launch with 50MW solar and 75MWh battery storage project in Hartlepool. Unlock bigger revenues with renewable projects and energy storage!
Oct 26, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe, Gresham House, UKIB
TagEnergy Funds UK's 100MW BESS Project
TagEnergy secures £70m debt package to finance 100MW battery energy storage system project in North Yorkshire. Tesla, Habitat Energy and RES to support construction of completed facility by mid 2024. CEO Franck Woitiez says innovative financing offers value and accelerating energy transition.
Oct 18, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, tagenergy
Enviromena Raises Funds to Power 500-MW Solar Goal
Enviromena, a UK clean energy services company, receives GBP 65 million funding round from Arjun Infrastructure Partners to become a leader in the domestic solar industry. Acquire 500 MW solar projects and expand portfolio. 230 MW of assets managed for third parties and 500 MWp of O&M services. Chris Marsh: "Funding will help build extensive pipeline and expand portfolio quickly."
Oct 17, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, Enviromena
Agrivert Expands Into Solar, Storage with Chiltern Buy
Agrivert, UK's leading biomethane producer, has acquired Chiltern Solar Limited, a provider of solar PV and battery storage solutions. Get the scoop on the acquisition and Agrivert's plans to broaden their customer base and provide new solutions.
Oct 16, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, UK, Europe, Agrivert, Chiltern Solar Limited
2035: Solar Space Farm to Power UK
Space Solar is revolutionizing renewable energy with a 2km-long solar farm in space. By 2035, Earth could receive 13x more energy than terrestrial and offshore wind farms, thanks to ESA-backed satellite technology. Join Space Solar in revolutionizing the future of sustainable energy and securing a brighter future for the planet.
Oct 13, 2023 // Technology, Plants, UK, Europe
Vattenfall Revs Up 20MW Battery at UK Wind Farm
Vattenfall's largest onshore wind park in England, the 54.4MW Ray Wind Farm, has taken a major step towards sustainable energy production with the installation of a 20MW/45.5MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This BESS will provide enough power to cover the consumption of 3,500 British homes for 24 hours. Join us and learn more about this green energy revolution!
Oct 12, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe, Vattenfall