Don’t save the BESS til last
Innovations in battery technology and other storage methods are crucial for making renewable energy more reliable and practical.
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Charging Forward: ‘Formidable’ battery investment in Scotland, China starts installing world’s largest compressed air project, and more
Energy Voice takes a look at major developments in the UK energy storage sector in the latest edition of Charging Forward.
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Don’t save the BESS til last
Innovations in battery technology and other storage methods are crucial for making renewable energy more reliable and practical.
Charging Forward: ‘Formidable’ battery investment in Scotland, China starts installing world’s largest compressed air project, and more
Energy Voice takes a look at major developments in the UK energy storage sector in the latest edition of Charging Forward.
Battery storage sites deemed ‘formidable’ for Scotland’s energy future
An £800 million deal which will create two further battery energy storage sites in Scotland - each of which are the largest in Europe - has been hailed as "formidable" by First Minister John Swinney.
UK battery storage industry ‘back on track’
UK battery storage investor Gresham House Energy Storage Fund (LON:GRID) has said the industry is "back on track" as trading conditions improved, particularly in December.
Charging Forward: Moray Council approves RES battery storage project, major BESS plans at Teesworks and Energy Dome signs CO2 battery offtake agreement
Energy Voice takes a look at major developments in the UK energy storage sector in the latest edition of Charging Forward.
The Centrica Interview: Chris O’Shea, chief executive officer
In our exclusive interview, Centrica boss Chris O’Shea discusses his green ambitions for Britain's multinational energy company.
Heat pumps are three times more efficient than gas boilers, research shows
Heat pumps are at least three times more efficient than gas-fired boilers, according to the latest research from two separate UK government-backed reports.
Charging Forward: Ibrox battery approval, Swansea grid park and a Finnish sand battery that could ‘redefine’ energy storage
Energy Voice takes a look at major developments in the UK energy storage sector in the latest edition of Charging Forward.
Centrica on track for full year despite storage business loss
British Gas owner Centrica (LON:CSA) is on track to meet full year expectations despite predicting a loss at its storage business which includes the UK's strategic North Sea gas store, Rough.
Centrica decommissions platform at UK’s largest gas storage facility Rough
Decommissioning of a disused platform at the UK's largest gas storage facility, run by Centrica at the depleted Rough gas field off the Yorkshire coast, suggests there's no turning back from plans to redevelop the field to store hydrogen.
The Xlinks Interview: James Humfrey, CEO of the Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project
In our exclusive interview, Energy Voice spoke to Xlinks chief executive James Humfrey to discuss the scope and hurdles facing the nascent renewables megaproject.
Energy sector’s faith in net zero is just 4%, says Energy Institute
The Energy Institute said that the industry is “clear” that the government’s goal of meeting targets to use entirely clean power by the end of the decade “faces considerable hurdles”.
Xlinks supply could improve UK grid resiliency from 2030s
The Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project could help balance the UK grid and improve resiliency when it launches in the early 2030s, according to Xlinks chief executive James Humfrey.
Charging Forward: Kintore pushes back against battery storage, Statkraft Thornton project progresses
Energy Voice takes a look at major developments in the UK energy storage sector in the latest edition of Charging Forward.
Invinity launches next generation Scottish-made grid battery
Battery storage manufacturer Invinity Energy Systems (AIM:IES) has launched its next-generation grid-scale flow battery for general sale.
Hydrogen market will be £7bn a year opportunity for the UK
With UK government backing, the market for low-carbon hydrogen may be poised for take-off.
Norway’s oil and gas towns seeking UK collaboration on energy transition
Norway's oil and gas towns are seeking greater UK collaboration as they look to reinvent themselves for the energy transition.
Charging Forward: NatPower UK calls for grid reform, Fidra Energy and Sungrow partnership
Energy Voice takes a look at major developments in the UK energy storage sector in the latest edition of Charging Forward.
Grid reform needed within six months to avoid loss of investment
The UK needs to deliver grid connection reform within six months to keep its clean power 2030 target within reach, according to one of the country's largest battery energy storage system (BESS) developers.
Battery storage fund Gresham House welcomes ‘scarcity pricing’ boost
Higher electricity prices is good news for Gresham which said volatility was "encouraging".
Exolum claims ‘world first’ green hydrogen scheme at Immingham
Spanish firm Exolum has claimed a "world first" green hydrogen project at the Port of Immingham in Lincolnshire.
Co-located assets are an overlooked solution to the UK’s grid challenges
The UK’s energy transition is at a critical point. As the country works toward the government’s goal to deliver a decarbonised power system by 2030, the electricity grid is coming under increasing strain.
Charging Forward: Major Scottish battery storage projects approved and more
Energy Voice takes a look at major developments in the UK energy storage sector in our new series, Charging Forward.
National grid operator says clean power mission is ‘achievable’
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has today concluded that the UK government’s mission to decarbonise the electricity grid by 2030 is “achievable”.
Fears precious Highlands Flow Country ‘could be set ablaze’ by battery storage site
Highland councillors approved the latest renewable development despite concerns over its proximity to the Unesco world heritage site.
