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.
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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.
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Scottish energy storage firms bag over £14m in government funding
Scottish developers of innovative energy storage technologies have secured more than £14 million in funding from Westminster to develop key projects which could help store more renewable energy and slash costs.
Zenobē kicks off £750m Scottish battery build out
Zenobe has begun construction on £750 million worth of battery storage projects across Scotland which it says will help save more than £1bn in curtailed offshore wind power.
Anesco cleared to build 50MW north east battery scheme
Energy storage developer Anesco has received planning approval from Aberdeenshire Council to build its first battery storage project in Scotland.
Green Investment Group launches new storage arm Eku
The Green Investment Group (GIG) has announced the creation of a new arm built to house its portfolio of energy storage investments.
Masdar buys UK energy storage company
Masdar has bought UK-based Arlington Energy for an undisclosed price, with the aim of expanding its presence in the renewables and energy storage market.
Statkraft signs battery optimisation deals with Gresham House
Statkraft has announced the signing of two optimisation agreements with Gresham House Energy Storage Fund (GRID), covering two new battery energy storage projects in Scotland.
Batteries: Contenders emerge for super-solutions
The low carbon energy revolution has become an unstoppable juggernaut as acceptance grows that the threat of catastrophic global climate change must be brought under control.
Equinor makes FID on first commercial storage project
Equinor has approved a final investment decision (FID) on the Blandford Road battery storage project in the UK, the first of several UK developments said to be on the cards.
Starsight, SolarAfrica to merge and expand
Starsight Energy and SolarAfrica have set out a plan to merge and expand into new areas, particularly Francophone West Africa.
‘Critical’ years for rapid test and deployment of net zero technologies
New research has set out how the UK could rapidly accelerate net zero technologies and cut costs in the “critical” years ahead to capture global economic opportunities.
‘We need more oil and gas’ billionaire Elon Musk tells ONS
Billionaire Elon Musk has told the ONS conference in Stavanger that “more oil and gas” is needed, at least in the near-term, for a sustainable future.
NewMed signs MoU with Enlight on renewable energy plan
NewMed Energy has struck a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Enlight Renewable Energy on developing projects in the Middle East and North Africa.
Verlume eyes room to grow at new Dyce operations facility
Subsea energy storage and technology firm Verlume has moved to a larger operations facility in Aberdeenshire as it looks to scale up manufacturing capacity and take on new staff.
Equinor acquires US storage developer East Point
Equinor has signed an agreement to buy 100% of US-based battery storage developer East Point Energy, marking its first play in the US power market.
Playing at the energy innovation casino table
Once in a while something comes along which suggests that all is not yet lost in terms of the idea that the UK is actually capable of securing real skin in the low carbon energy technologies game.
Exclusive: AREG to launch new clean energy conference in Aberdeen
Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) will launch a new clean energy conference in Aberdeen this year.
Solar, hydrogen and storage: a heady mix for the Middle East
The Middle East’s oil and gas has put the region at the heart of the energy sector the last 100 years. These resources, plus plentiful sunshine, will see it continue to play a major role into the energy transition – but there will be bumps along the way.
Africa’s resources match Europe’s demand, but with challenges
Europe’s energy security woes represent an opportunity for African gas supplies, according to Africa Finance Corp. (AFC), although noting the infrastructure challenges along the way.
Energy reality bites as Ukraine crisis unfolds
The madness in Ukraine has dramatically fast-forwarded issues that were already in the making. Soaring energy prices, over-reliance on imported gas, storage which is essential to facilitate the growth of renewables … the list goes on and on.
Crondall and Durham Uni win funding to help solve energy storage puzzle
Consultancy Crondall Energy has been awarded a share of a £6.7 million UK Government pot to try to use North Sea infrastructure to solve the puzzle of energy storage.
The Essential Guide to Suriname Energy Investment
The Suriname-Guyana basin continues to be a focal point for hydrocarbon exploration and development, as evidenced by CGX Energy’s recent discovery at the Corentyne block, in line with Suriname’s Block 58. Indeed as frontier E&P remains at a comparatively low ebb, this represents one of few global hotspots, with an estimated 16bn barrels of recoverable resources discovered to date.
Energy Vault goes for the big lift to tackle energy storage challenge
Energy Vault (NYSE:NRGV) has gone public with a listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), raising $235 million gross.
TotalEnergies signs Rwanda MoU ahead of Uganda FID
TotalEnergies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Rwanda ahead of a final investment decision (FID) in Uganda tomorrow.
Green Investment Group hits financial close on first UK battery storage project
Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) has reached financial close on a 40 megawatt (MW) UK battery storage project.
Thurso battery maker AMTE in £9.7m cell project with BMW and BP
Thurso-based battery maker AMTE Power is taking part in a £9.7 million research project to boost charging speeds of electric and hydrogen-powered BMWs.