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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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Green light for 228 MW battery storage near Scottish nuclear power station
The Scottish government has approved a major battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Dalkeith, near Edinburgh. Project developer Kona Energy told ESS News it now plans to accelerate development of the project to commission ahead of its existing summer 2028 grid connection date.
Sep 03, 2024
500 MW solar-plus-storage project faces legal threat in UK
Local governments in the United Kingdom have launched a legal challenge against the Sunnica Energy Farm project, claiming the development will put more financial pressure on cash-strapped councils. The Sunnica project was greenlit by the new Labour government in July 2024.
BW ESS, Penso Power and Shell sign seven-year fixed-price deal for 330 MWh BESS asset in the UK
Long-duration tolling agreement will see Shell Energy Europe trade a 100 MW/330 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Great Britain, scheduled for commissioning in late 2024. The fixed-price deal comes at a time of reduced revenues for batteries trading in Great Britain’s electricity wholesale markets.
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Gresham House, Octopus sign two-year, fixed-price BESS deal
One of the United Kingdom’s largest battery storage investors has signed fixed price contracts for roughly half of its portfolio in a landmark deal for the British market. Battery storage market intelligence firm Modo Energy estimates the tolling arrangement to be worth GBP 56,000 ($71,584) per MW per year.