UK energy storage project approval time

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Will England and Scotland add new grid-scale battery energy storage systems?

England and Scotland are set to add new grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects after recent project approvals and contract awards.

Will there be a surge in battery energy storage projects?

There will be a potential surge in battery energy storage system (BESS) projects receiving grid connection offers before 2030 following regulatory reforms approved by energy regulator Ofgem, according to a new study.

What is the future of battery storage in the UK?

Overall, battery storage in the UK is seeing sustained growth and shows a promising future. Over 70GWh of approved projects are due to be connected to just the transmission network by the end of 2030, well over the Clean Power 2030 goal.

When will the Pembroke Battery Storage Project start?

Construction will start in H1 2026, with commissioning and operations expected in H2 2028. Credit: RWE. RWE, the largest power producer in Wales, has taken the final investment decision to go ahead with its largest UK storage project, Pembroke Battery Storage.

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