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Planning approval received for our 50MW battery

Conrad Energy, the UK''s market leading flexible power company, has recently secured planning consent for a 50MW 2-hour battery energy storage system in North Petherton, Somerset. The approval demonstrates Conrad

Three BESS projects in UK granted approval, as largest

The UK government''s 2030 target for decarbonising the country''s electricity grid has been bolstered by development approval for a 228 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Scotland and what is claimed to

Statera receives planning approval for 290-MW BESS in

UK-based Statera Energy Limited has secured planning approval from the East Devon District Council for its project to deploy a 290-MW battery energy storage system (BESS) directly connected to the local Exeter

Scotland''s Largest Standalone Battery Energy Storage System Approved

A major milestone has been reached in the UK''s transition to a greener energy future. Ofgem has approved the Eastern Green Link 1 project, a £2.5 billion investment that

An exciting development: Phillip Island Community Energy Storage System

Mondo is pleased to share that our Phillip Island Community Energy Storage System (PICESS) has received the 5.3.4A letter meaning that the generator performance standards submitted

Statera secures planning consent for

Statera Energy has secured planning permission for a 400MW battery energy storage system (BESS) for up to 6 hours duration near Chickerell, Dorset. The site''s proximity to an existing National Grid substation will enable

Sigenergy SigenStor Approved by the CEC – Eligible

In fantastic news for homeowners, the SigenStor from Sigenergy has become more affordable thanks to its newfound status of CEC-approved. The powerful 5-in-One energy storage system is now eligible for STCs for the 5

Governor Hochul Announces Approval of New York''s

NY-BEST Executive Director Dr. William Acker said, "NY-BEST applauds Governor Hochul and the Public Service Commission on the approval of New York State''s 6 GW Energy Storage Roadmap, which establishes nation

The Evolution of Battery Energy Storage Safety Codes and

2 | EPRI White Paper November 2023 1 OVERVIEW The U.S. energy storage market is growing rapidly, with 4.8 gigawatts of deployments in 2022 and a forecast of 75 gigawatts of additional

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Which UK battery energy storage systems have won government approval?

Three new UK battery energy storage systems (BESS) and a 150 MW capacity solar farm have won government approval. The Scottish government has given Kona Energy the green light for the construction and operation of the Smeaton battery energy storage system (BESS), a 228 MW/456 MWh project near Dalkeith, East Lothian.

How much government funding has been given to energy storage projects?

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government Over £32 million government funding has been awarded to UK projects developing cutting-edge innovative energy storage technologies that can help increase the resilience of the UK’s electricity grid while also maximising value for money.

Will statera energy build a battery energy storage system near Chickerell?

Statera Energy has secured planning permission for a 400MW battery energy storage system (BESS) for up to 6 hours duration near Chickerell, Dorset.

What does the Conrad energy approval mean for the UK?

The approval demonstrates Conrad Energy’s commitment to enabling the UK’s ambitious net zero plans and reflects their continuing investment in energy storage. Conrad Energy’s largest battery storage project to date will use local topography and innovative design to conceal the scheme within the landscape.

Will a 228 MW battery energy storage system help decarbonise the UK?

The UK government’s 2030 target for decarbonising the country’s electricity grid has been bolstered by development approval for a 228 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Scotland and what is claimed to be the largest solar farm project in the UK to date Photo: Freepik

Is EKU energy launching a solar project in the UK?

Meanwhile, Eku Energy’s 40 MW/40 MWh BESS in Maldon, Essex, has come online. It is the company’s first UK project to reach commercial operation. In other news, to the east, Island Green Power’s Cottam solar and energy storage project on the Lincolnshire/Nottinghamshire border has been awarded development consent by the UK government.

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