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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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UK thermal storage subsidy proposed, new heat battery standard in development
Heat batteries could be eligible for grant support if plans to expand the scope of the UK Boiler Upgrade Scheme go ahead. The UK government is now consulting with industry stakeholders before finalizing changes to subsidy.
Apr 30, 2025
UK grid connection overhaul to fast-track shovel-ready energy storage and renewables sites
Regulator Ofgem's new system will see energy storage and renewables projects that meet land and planning requirements receive firm grid connection dates as 'Gate 2' sites. Other projects will receive indicative dates and locations, under 'Gate 1' status, and "zombie" sites will be removed from the queue.
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“As far as we see, the boat has sailed for the UK market”
ILI Group CEO Mark Wilson tells ESS News developer has 350 MW tranche up for sale, to be followed by other battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in its pipeline. However, the group has stopped scoping new BESS sites due to saturated UK pipeline.
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UK developers seek consent for 36 GWh Fearna Pumped Hydro project
SSE and Gilkes Energy join forces to propose a 20-hour pumped storage facility in the Scottish Highlands. The site would make use of existing infrastructure for a neighboring hydro generation plant. It comes as the UK government prepares to launch a long-duration energy storage (LDES) cap and floor support mechanism.
UK’s Gresham House secures consent for 456 MW BESS in Scotland
ESS News understands initial design is for a two-hour BESS in Gretna, however the site is large enough to accommodate an eight- to 10- hour project with potential durations of 3.6 GWh to 4.6 GW. The project is not currently part of the Gresham House Energy Storage Fund (GRID).
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