£100m boost for biggest UK hydro scheme in decades
A giant hydro scheme which would double the UK''s ability to store electricity for long periods is taking a leap forward with a £100m investment by SSE. The proposed 92m-high dam and two
SSE Renewables to build 150MW energy storage
SSE Renewables solar and battery director Richard Cave-Bigley stated: "Reaching the final investment decision for our Ferrybridge battery storage project is another exciting landmark for us. Located next to the former
Investing in pumped storage could save up to £690m a year on
An artist''s impression of Coire Glas, south west of Laggan Locks near Loch Lochy, Highland. A new study by independent researchers from Imperial College London has found that just
SSE welcomes UK Government scheme unlocking investment in
– New cap and floor scheme can unlock investment in critical nation building projects including what will be the UK''s largest natural battery, SSE''s 1.3GW Coire Glas pumped storage hydro
SSE''s battery storage project supports decarbonisation
SSE is one of the companies behind the world''s largest offshore wind farm — The Dogger Bank Offshore Development Zone — which has just started producing power. When fully operational, it will have a 3.6
SSE welcomes UK consultation on unlocking investment in long
Glasgow, 10 January 2024: SSE has welcomed the announcement by the UK Government that it is opening a consultation on how it intends to support the deployment of much needed long
SSE welcomes UK Government scheme unlocking investment in
SSE is progressing its flagship pumped storage hydro Coire Glas project in the Scottish Highlands which could deliver up to 30GWh of storage capacity if built, doubling the total electricity
SSE Renewables announces construction of second
SSE Renewables has taken a Final Investment Decision to proceed with, and entered into contracts to deliver, its second battery energy storage system (BESS). The 150MW project is located at the site of SSE''s
SSE and Gilkes Energy announce joint plans to
Ross Turbet, Head of Investment Management for Hydro, SSE Renewables, said: "As the UK transitions to net zero, the development of additional pumped storage hydro projects will be crucial for energy security
6 FAQs about [Sse energy storage investment]
What is SSE Renewables doing in the UK?
SSE Renewables is progressing a development pipeline of pumped storage hydro projects in the UK. In addition to Coire Glas, SSE has plans to convert the largest conventional hydro power station in its existing hydro power fleet, the 152.5MW Sloy Power Station in southern Scotland, into a pumped storage hydro scheme.
Where is SSE Renewables delivering its second battery energy storage system?
SSE Renewables has taken a Final Investment Decision to proceed with, and entered into contracts to deliver, its second battery energy storage system (BESS). The 150MW project is located at the site of SSE’s former Ferrybridge coal-fired power station in West Yorkshire, England.
Will SSE Renewables build a battery energy storage system in the UK?
SSE Renewables has taken the final investment decision (FID) to build a battery energy storage system (BESS) project in the UK.
Does SSE Renewables have a battery & solar project?
SSE Renewables has almost 2GW of battery and solar projects currently in development or under construction. These technologies are key to helping SSE deliver on its Net Zero Acceleration Programme to provide the green energy we need to decarbonise. By building out more battery storage, we can get more renewable power onto the Grid.
What is SSE's first battery energy storage system?
SSE’s first battery energy storage system (BESS) project at Salisbury in Wiltshire, England is now fully operational. The 50MW / 100MWh BESS project, which could power over 80,000 homes* for two hours at times of peak demand, is the first operational battery site in SSE’s portfolio.
Where is SSE's pumped storage hydro project located?
Located on the shores of Loch Lochy in the Scottish Highlands, between Fort William and Inverness, SSE’s proposed Coire Glas pumped storage hydro project would be the first such scheme to be built in the UK in 40 years.