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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 BESS pipeline grows with 748 MWh Blackhillock approval and 349 MWh two-phase Sizing John expansion
A 349 MW / 748 MWh battery storage project has secured planning approval in Scotland, marking another major step forward for the UK’s energy storage pipeline. Meanwhile, near Liverpool, the first phase of a 142.5 MW / 348.5 MWh battery project has entered commercial operation, with work now launched on a second phase that will add advanced grid-forming capabilities to support regional system stability.
Dec 08, 2025
Recurrent Energy confirms 1 GWh BESS will be co-located with oversized UK solar plant
Planning consent for Tillbridge Solar Project was granted by the UK government in October 2025. The site was approved with a 500 MW grid connection, suggesting the 1 GWh BESS will support PV capacity overbuild to spread generation throughout the day.
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Modo Energy raises $33M and sets out AI ambitions
Venture capital firm Molten Ventures leads investment in global battery energy storage benchmarking business Modo Energy. Founded in the United Kingdom in 2019, Modo Energy has expanded to cover continental European markets, Australia and the United States.
Root Power overturns planning rejection for UK BESS project
UK Planning Inspectorate green lights 50 MW BESS project following rejection by local government. Official documents show land classification argument put forward by the developer was accepted by the Planning Inspectorate, which ruled the project site should be considered gray-belt land, not green belt.
Pakistan needs to declare a ‘battery emergency’
Solar association chair argues urgent battery energy storage deployment is key to supporting continued PV boom in Pakistan. Residential solar CEO predicts surge in behind-the-meter storage demand if and when Pakistan’s generous net metering policy is wound down.
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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.
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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