The role of battery energy storage systems in renewable power
The successful development was the catalyst for future BESS projects, including the next site delivered, Contego (Burgess Hill). These sites were the leading performing BESS assets in 2021 and 2022 in the UK. Both sites were the first in the UK to utilise 2-hour duration systems. Harmony has teams in France, Poland, Germany and New Zealand
Saft to build New Zealand''s first large-scale BESS
The BESS is the first stage of a project that will include the building of a 130MW solar farm by Meridian, sharing the same location at Ruakākā in the country''s North Island. The BESS will include 80 Intensium
JLL advises Clearstone Energy on the sale of UK BESS project
LONDON, November 27, 2024 - JLL''s Energy and Infrastructure Advisory team acted as exclusive sell-side M&A advisor to Clearstone Energy, a leading renewable energy project developer.The advisory was for the sale of a 200MW / 800MWh, transmission connected battery energy storage system (BESS) in the UK.
New Zealand welcomes first big battery to national grid
New Zealand''s transition to a renewable energy future has taken a significant step forward with the nation''s first grid-scale battery energy storage project now offering injectable reserves...
Alpiq acquires Harmony Energy''s 100MW Marronniers BESS project
Harmony Energy has announced the successful sale of its 100MW Marronniers BESS project to leading Swiss energy services provider, Alpiq. This important transaction underscores Harmony Energy''s strategic focus on expanding its footprint within the French energy market by leveraging proceeds to reinforce its platform for future BESS and solar developments and operations.
SSE Renewables begins construction of 640MWh BESS in the UK
EIG launches new BESS developer with 3GW BESS pipeline. Elsewhere in the UK BESS market, institutional energy investment firm Scotland, aims to have 10GW of BESS projects across the UK and Europe by 2030. Fidra Energy has a 3.15GW development pipeline in the UK. The largest of these projects is the 1.45GW Thorpe Marsh project, set to begin
UK battery energy storage systems (BESS): Key insights for
The evolution of UK BESS from the sub-50-megawatt (MW) template of a few years ago into some of the world''s most ambitious projects. Challenges of co-locating systems alongside renewable power generation assets. How new BESS planning guidance in the UK is prompting the re-evaluation of project risk and design.
Solar + BESS: An answer to New Zealand''s electricity
Over recent years, it has become common for utility-scale solar projects in Australia to include a grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) to provide energy generated by the solar farm to the grid outside of the times when the sun is shining. The uptake of BESS in New Zealand is particularly important given that it can help to solve one of New
SSE Renewables breaks ground for 150MW BESS project in UK
The Ferrybridge BESS project is the second project for SSE Renewables. SSE is currently developing a 50MW BESS site at Salisbury that is expected to become operational by the end of 2023. In addition to the Ferrybridge BESS project, SSE Renewables has also secured permission for battery storage projects at Fiddler''s Ferry (150MW) and Monk
Atlantic Green selects Ameresco, Envision for BESS project in UK
Atlantic Green has selected Ameresco and Envision Energy for the construction of a 300MW/624 mega watt hours (MWh) battery energy storage systems (BESS) project in the UK.. Called Cellarhead, the project is poised to enhance the UK''s energy security and reliability by connecting to the National Grid''s Cellarhead sub-station in the West Midlands region of England.
Hithium Unveils Eastern Europe''s Largest BESS Project
RAZLOG, Bulgaria--BUSINESS WIRE--Stationary battery manufacturer Hithium has successfully deployed the largest battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Eastern Europe to date, with a capacity of 55MWh. This solar plus storage project was realized completely by EPC company Solarpro, in Razlog, Southwestern Bulgaria, where the project is located.
Kehua''s energy storage solution propels Bulgaria''s largest BESS project
The Razlog BESS project sets a precedent for the future of the renewable energy sector in the region and highlights the key role that Kehua''s top-of-the-line PCS innovations and Solarpro''s
New Zealand battery project awarded to Saft as
Construction will commence in New Zealand on the country''s biggest battery energy storage system (BESS) project so far in July this year, with the 35MW system expected to be commissioned in December.
Work begins on UK''s ''largest under-construction BESS''
The project is the largest BESS in the UK to enter the construction stage that Energy-Storage.news is aware of, and a senior director at another UK developer agreed with this. Larger projects, such as an 800MWh
SSE acquires development rights for 120MW/240MWh Irish BESS
SSE has acquired the rights from UK company Low Carbon for the development of a 120MW/240 megawatt hours (MWh) grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Ireland''s Midlands.. The move by SSE Renewables, a branch of the Financial Times Stock Exchange-listed SSE, is part of its strategy to grow its battery storage portfolio in the country.
Planning consent for 65MW solar and BESS project in
The solar element of the project will comprise of 140,000 single axis tracking modules and 13 inverters across and a co-located battery energy storage system (BESS). Nick Keeler, Country Manager for Ethical Power Development New
Planning Consent Granted For The 65MW Buckleys Road Solar And BESS
Headquartered in the UK, Ethical Power launched its New Zealand subsidiary in 2021 through a joint venture between Ethical Power, Hive Energy and Solar South-West, called HES Aotearoa (HESA). Through this partnership, it developed 9 utility-scale solar PV projects that were sold on to leading utility partner in New Zealand in 2023.
TagEnergy energises UK''s largest transmission-connected BESS
The BESS project is 100% owned by TagEnergy and received support from technology provider Tesla, optimiser Habitat Energy, and independent renewables company RES Group. Franck Woitiez, CEO of TagEnergy, emphasised that the Lakeside BESS will be the UK''s largest transmission-connected BESS "for a while", signalling that it is an
100MWh BESS project to be installed at the UK''s
EDF Renewables UK is to include a 50MW/100MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in the UK''s second Energy Superhub, being constructed in Coventry. Construction has started on the Energy
New Zealand welcomes first big battery to national grid
New Zealand''s transition to a renewable energy future has taken a significant step forward with the nation''s first grid-scale battery energy storage project now offering injectable reserves to
Genesis picks Saft batteries for 100-MW project in New Zealand
Saft, a unit of French energy major TotalEnergies SE ( EPA:TTE ), has been contracted to deliver its battery energy storage system (BESS) technology for a project owned by New Zealand-based Genesis Energy.
Renewable Energy Projects
We develop, build, own and operate renewable energy infrastructure projects across Europe and New Zealand to power a more sustainable future for everyone. Our first battery energy storage site went live in June 2020, and
ROUNDUP: BESS projects in Sweden, Denmark and Latvia
The BESS will be in Borup in the municipality of Hillerod on Zealand and will be the first of many more BESS projects for the company. It is adding BESS to solar projects it has already been developing and the total energy storage capacity planned is close to 1GWh, across 25 sites. Nordic Solar, which has been covered by our colleagues at PV
Saft to build New Zealand''s first large-scale grid
The 100MW BESS is expected to improve the stability of the national grid, as intermittent renewable power generation increases in New Zealand. The BESS is the first stage of a project that will include the
Planning consent for 65MW solar and BESS project in New Zealand
Headquartered in the UK, Ethical Power launched its New Zealand subsidiary in 2021 through a joint venture between Ethical Power, Hive Energy and Solar South-West, called HES Aotearoa (HESA). Through this partnership, it developed 9 utility-scale solar PV projects that were sold on to leading utility partner in New Zealand in 2023.
65 MW agrivoltaic project gets consent in New Zealand
United Kingdom-headquartered renewables company Ethical Power, in partnership with New Zealand-based, family-owned developer KeaX Limited has the green light to develop the 65 MW Buckleys Road Solar Farm and battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Canterbury region near Christchurch, New Zealand.. Capable of powering 11,000 of the
Statera obtains debt funding for 600MWh UK BESS
UK-based energy company Statera Energy has received £300m ($376.82m) of debt financing from a syndicate led by Lloyds Bank to develop a BESS and flexible generation project in Thurrock, UK.. Lloyds Bank was the sole structuring bank in the debt deal, with participation from NatWest, Santander and Siemens Financial Services through Siemens Bank.
Renewable Energy Projects
We develop, build, own and operate renewable energy infrastructure projects across Europe and New Zealand to power a more sustainable future for everyone. Our first battery energy storage site went live in June 2020, and since then, Harmony Energy has developed the three largest BESS sites in Europe including the multi-award winning Pillswood site.
Meridian Energy to build 100 MW BESS project in New Zealand
Meridian Energy to build 100 MW BESS project in New Zealand; 2 minutes reading time (312 words) Meridian Energy to build 100 MW BESS project in New Zealand. Energy Storage Buzz. Monday, 19 December 2022 Low Carbon UK gets nod for 500 MW solar + storage project in England. Read More.
Kona Energy government consent for 228MW BESS project
UK''s Kona Energy has obtained approval from the Scottish government for its 228MW Smeaton battery energy storage system (BESS) project. Located near Dalkeith in East Lothian, the project will bolster the UK''s renewable energy capabilities and grid stability.
Masdar Arlington, RPC progress 112MW of BESS projects
In the same week, Renewable Power Capital (RPC) unveiled it had acquired a 57MW construction-ready BESS project, bringing a combined 112MW uplift to the UK BESS pipeline. The UK market is a leader in BESS deployments, with some 7.3GW/11.6GWh set to be online by the end of 2024, according to figures from Solar Media Market Research''s UK
The role of battery energy storage systems in
The successful development was the catalyst for future BESS projects, including the next site delivered, Contego (Burgess Hill). These sites were the leading performing BESS assets in 2021 and 2022 in the UK. Both
RWE completes three BESS projects with 190MW capacity in US
The new BESS projects are integrated with solar power facilities to mitigate the intermittent nature of solar and wind power. They provide flexible electricity supply, particularly during peak demand periods, by storing surplus electricity from solar arrays and dispatching it to the grid when required. In December 2023, Vattenfall agreed to