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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 grid operator wants 23 GW of batteries by 2030
The recently established National Energy System Operator's (NESO) 'Clean Power 2030' advice to the UK government considers how to decarbonize electricity by 2030. NESO has proposed 23 GW to 27 GW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and more long-duration energy storage (LDES).
Record year for UK small-scale battery storage
Surge in battery storage installations shown in installer data from UK accreditation body MCS. While 2024 is comfortably the best year on record, MCS Head of Scheme Alex Hughes tells ESS News she would like to see even more solar installers take on a storage accreditation.
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ESS Inc, ESI partner on 3.2 GWh iron flow battery manufaturing site in Australia
Under construction long-duration storage manufacturing site secures AUD 65 million ($45 million) in public and private funds, including AUD 25 million from state government. ESS Inc confirms to ESS News it has ambitions to manufacture in Europe.
Banking on batteries in Chile
The Chilean solar market is booming but as curtailment grows, a hybrid approach to generation is gaining ground. Storage project announcements are coming thick and fast as co-location with wind turbines offers cost efficiency and a smoother generation profile. Meanwhile, new capacity mechanism rules could take Chile one step closer to runaway battery growth.
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.
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