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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.
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How can energy help achieve ‘national security’?
Energy secretary Ed Miliband told industry at the EnergyUK conference in September that reaching net zero, which the government wants to achieve by 2030, will be a matter of “national security”.
Starmer hails billions of pounds of investment pledges ahead of summit
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that the government has secured more than £24 billion of private investment in domestic clean energy projects ahead of next week’s investment summit.
UK unveils ‘cap-and-floor’ scheme to bolster energy storage
The UK government has today launched a new scheme designed to leverage investment in long-term energy storage capacity, which will operate as a ‘cap-and-floor' mechanism.
BEAMA launches quarterly report to boost electrification
UK trade association BEAMA has launched its first Market Pulse quarterly report with the goal of kickstarting its #AcceleratingElectrification campaign, aimed at boosting investment in the UK’s electrical manufacturing supply chain.
Angus Council: 50 MW battery storage plant bid in Arbroath recommended for approval
Plans for a 50MW battery storage plant in Arbroath have been recommended for approval by Angus Council planning chiefs.
Harmony Energy energises two English battery storage projects
Investment firm Harmony Energy Income Trust (LON:HEIT) has energised two battery energy storage systems (BESS) in England representing 166 MWh capacity.
Eku completes commissioning of Maldon BESS project
Energy storage company Eku Energy has completed the commissioning of the Maldon battery energy storage system (BESS) in Maldon, Essex. The system is designed to provide flexibility to enable more renewable generation to connect to the UK grid, thereby increasing the resilience of the country’s electricity network.
Talbot Green solar farm marks third planning approval for Windel this year
The Rhonda Cynon Taf local council has granted planning permission to Windel Energy and Recurrent Energy for their proposed 9.9MW solar farm, which will be connected to the Talbot Green substation at Ynysmaerdy, Wales.
EDF Renewables set to bring 300MW in UK battery storage online
EDF Renewables is set to bring more than 300 MW of battery storage capacity online over the next 12 months across six UK projects currently under construction.
SSE reaches major milestone on Coire Glas pumped storage hydro in Scotland
SSE has reached a major milestone on its Coire Glas pumped storage hydropower scheme with the completion of exploratory tunnelling in the Scottish Highlands.
Is Scotland on the verge of a vanadium battery manufacturing boom?
Motherwell may not be the first place that comes to mind when speaking of the UK's renewable energy transition, but it could soon be at the forefront of a promising battery storage technology: vanadium flow batteries (VFBs)
Energy watchdog outlines steps to drive flexible power use
Britain’s energy watchdog has announced moves to help drive flexible electricity use as the UK increasingly switches to wind and solar power under aims to make savings of up to around £70 billion by 2050.
UK firm to use Tesla batteries to build French storage project
UK developer, Harmony Energy Ltd. has begun construction on France’s biggest battery storage facility, boosting the country’s ability to store green electricity when it’s plentiful for use later when it’s needed.
Aberdeen’s Glacier Energy secures multi-million pound investment
Aberdeen energy services firm Glacier Energy is set to receive a multi-million pound investment from equity investor BGF.
Kistos increases gas storage facility working capacity by 24%
North Sea operator Kistos (LON:KIST) has increased the working gas capacity at its newly acquired Hill Top Farm site by 24% following a trial.
South Gloucestershire Council rejects Immersa’s battery storage compound plan
South Gloucestershire Council’s spatial planning committee has rejected Immersa's proposal to build a battery energy storage system (BESS) compound at Earthcott Green north of Bristol.
Bilfinger secures work on UK’s first liquid air storage site
Engineering firm Bilfinger has secured work on the UK’s first commercial liquid air energy storage site, where it will mobilise around 200 employees.
Highview secures funding for first UK liquid air energy storage plant
Highview Power announced on June 13 that it had secured a £300 million investment to build a liquid air energy storage (LAES) plant in Carrington, Manchester, Northwest England.
UK’s Zenobe secures fresh financing, taking total to £1 billion
UK power storage company Zenobe Energy Ltd. has secured £410 million ($524 million) of fresh debt financing, taking its total funding to £1 billion.
Battery energy storage systems: a bright future for Scotland
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are a key component of the transition to a low-carbon economy. They enable the integration of variable renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, into the grid by storing excess electricity when supply exceeds demand and releasing it when demand exceeds supply. They also provide a range of ancillary services, such as frequency regulation, voltage control and black start capability, that help maintain the stability and reliability of the grid.
Is the UK falling behind Norway on cross-border CO2 transport and storage?
The UK risks wasting its "naturally advantageous position" on CO2 transport, according to one analyst.
Lords committee calls for ‘urgent’ action on long-term energy storage
The UK “cannot wait” for decisions in 2025 and 2026 if it is to achieve a zero-carbon grid by 2035, a Lords committee warned.
Major parties in ‘rush to the bottom’ on UK energy policy, says Kistos’ Andrew Austin
“Each time we think we have certainty, someone moves the goalposts and that's not helpful.”
Big batteries may save UK power system up to £24bn by 2050
Long-duration energy storage could save the UK power system billions of pounds as the country seeks reliable backup supply amid a push to expand offshore wind, according to consultants LCP Delta.
UK government says lack of supply flexibility could leave gas system “exposed”
The UK government will launch a consultation with industry on future gas supply and storage requirements as production from the North Sea declines.