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Matthew Lynas pv magazine

Matthew Lynas pv magazine

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.

matthew.lynas@pv-magazine.com

Articles written by Matthew Lynas

Grid-scale

UK government demands no more connection offer delays, mulls BESS oversupply options Letter to industry acknowledges delays, describes battery storage oversupply as an “emerging risk.” Measures under consideration include a new fee for oversubscribed technologies, such as BESS.

Apr 16, 2026

Finance

Envision inks $500 million finance deal following AI announcement Chinese energy company announced major funding package one week on from launch of 12.5 MWh AI battery energy storage system (BESS). Backed by more than $1 billion of finance deals in 2026 , Envision Energy is eyeing global expansion.

Apr 13, 2026

Finance

CATL invests $600 million in Chinese data center power business Battery manufacturer increases investment in Zhongheng Electric shareholder, a data center power system provider in China. The deal sees CATL increase exposure to high-voltage direct current (HVDC) infrastructure as AI sector pursues DC architecture for data centers.

Apr 10, 2026

Finance

Boralex and Six Nations close financing for 500 MWh Oxford BESS in Canada Boralex Inc and Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation reveal CAD 202 million financing secured for Oxford Battery Energy Storage Project in Ontario. The finance announcement quickly follows Boralex agreement to be acquired by Brookfield and major shareholder La Caisse.

Apr 08, 2026

Software

Drax completes Flexitricity purchase adding AI tools to its BESS operations FlexGen business director tells ESS News how acquiring optimizer can support company’s battery trading operations. The purchase comes as Drax increases exposure to the UK battery energy storage system (BESS) market.

Apr 01, 2026

Finance

UK deals: $132m long-duration BESS for Northern Ireland and a 420 MWh delivery for Drax Recently approved long-duration storage project secures investment, while a Canadian Solar subsidiary expands its UK business with a new supply agreement.

Apr 01, 2026

Markets

Hithium signs 3 GWh long-duration storage deal with Brawn Capital Battery storage manufacturer to deliver across multiple projects by end of the decade, including ultra-high voltage projects. It follows multiple recently announced long-duration deals for European markets.

Mar 31, 2026

Grid-scale

Construction underway at one of Poland’s largest battery storage projects Groundbreaking for utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) site follows success in capacity market auction, with multi-year revenue secured. R.Power developed project is expected to come online by end of 2026.

Mar 31, 2026

Revenue streams

Matrix Renewables signs 500 MW battery optimization agreement with EDF Long-term agreement signed with EDF for 1 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Eccles, Scotland. Deal covers the first standalone battery developed by Matrix Renewables in the United Kingdom.

Mar 31, 2026

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