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Matthew Lynas
Matthew Lynas joined pv magazine as features editor in 2023. An experienced business-to-business journalist, Matthew is responsible for features in our monthly global print title. Previously, he served as editor of a leading UK retail magazine, covering a broad range of issues including sustainability projects in the grocery and FMCG sectors.
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Aira unveils battery storage system and inverter range
Swedish heat pump maker Aira unveils new battery energy storage system and inverter range for the residential market. Aira Power Hub inverters and Aira Power Store batteries are marketed as part of a whole home energy management system, initially launching in the United Kingdom and Italy with a German rollout to follow.
Nov 12, 2025
Rule change approved to reduce UK battery skipping
Ofgem signs off on grid code change for batteries trading in Great Britain’s Balancing Mechanism market. The modification proposed by National Energy System Operator (NESO) introduced new parameters for battery energy storage systems (BESS) expected to result in more efficient dispatch.
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Battery storage key to Great Britain’s winter energy supply security
National Energy System Operator (NESO) forecasts strongest winter electricity margins in six years, credits new battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity, greater availability of gas power stations and commissioning of the Greenlink Interconnector between Great Britain and Ireland.
UK floats capacity market rule changes for BESS and other technologies
Proposals could see BESS assets self-nominate their connection capacity at auction to ensure long-term delivery, despite degradation, as well as simplifying reporting rules for behind-the-meter storage assets traded by demand-side response aggregators.
Fidra Energy reaches financial close on 3.1 GWh UK BESS
Thorpe Park BESS developer secures GBP 445 million ($602 million) in equity funding, with backers including the UK government’s National Wealth Fund. Investment in Fidra Energy ensures financial close for Thorpe Marsh and is expected to support development of other large-scale BESS projects
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EDF signs revenue deal with Elements Green, launches consultation with PS Renewables
Elements Green to receive guaranteed revenue from EDF for 720 MWh BESS in England. The deal provides further revenue certainty for Staythorpe BESS, which previously secured a 15-year capacity market contract. EDF also plans to launch a public consultation with PS Renewables in September for a proposed solar and storage development with a 500 MW grid connection.
Equitix-led consortium invests $675M in UK BESS developer, targets 1 GW portfolio
Eelpower Limited joins consortium of public and private sector investors to launch new battery energy storage system (BESS) developer – Eelpower Energy. The developer is targeting final investment decisions on up to 1 GWh of capacity by the end of 2025.
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