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Innova’s 908MW Forest Road Battery Energy Storage System Approved. A Game-Changer for the UK’s Clean Energy Future

Blaby District Council has given the green light to Innova’s Forest Road ESS, a landmark utility-scale battery storage project designed to support grid stability and accelerate renewable energy integration.

Project Highlights:

🔹Massive Capacity: With 908MW power output and a substantial energy storage capacity, the system can deliver grid-scale balancing services, frequency response, and peak shaving to maintain grid reliability.

🔹Containerised Battery Units: The project will deploy 894 modular battery containers, each housing advanced lithium-ion battery technology optimized for efficiency, safety, and longevity.

🔹Site & Infrastructure: Spanning 10.4 hectares of agricultural land, the site will feature underground cabling connecting directly to the Enderby National Grid substation, enabling seamless power dispatch.

🔹Long-Term Operation: Engineered for a 50-year operational lifespan, the Forest Road ESS will be a durable backbone for the UK’s evolving energy system.

🔹Integrated Solar Generation: The facility will incorporate bifacial solar panels, capturing sunlight from both sides to maximize onsite renewable energy production and reduce carbon footprint.

🔹Biodiversity & Environmental Stewardship: The project commits to a 38% biodiversity net gain, including habitat creation and ecological enhancements to support local wildlife and ecosystems.

🔹Community Investment: Innova pledges a community benefit fund of £45,400 per year plus an additional £18,160 charitable fund annually, supporting local projects, education, and sustainability initiatives.

🔹Safety & Compliance: Development will follow a rigorous Battery Safety Management Plan, ensuring adherence to the highest safety standards and regulatory requirements.

🔹Economic Impact: The project is expected to generate local jobs during construction and operation, contributing to regional economic growth.

This pioneering project exemplifies how large-scale energy storage can underpin a resilient, low-carbon electricity grid, enabling the UK to meet its net-zero ambitions.

#Innova #EnergyStorage #BESS #CleanEnergy #GridStability #Renewables #Sustainability #BatteryStorage

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BW ESS zet het grootste 100 MW/331 MWh batterijopslagsysteem van het VK in Bramley in werking!

De Bramley BESS in Hampshire is nu operationeel en vestigt nieuwe records voor energieopslag in het VK en Europa.

Hoogtepunten op het gebied van energie en technologie:

🔹Enorme capaciteit: 100 MW vermogen en 331 MWh opslag, goed voor meer dan 3,3 uur continue output – genoeg om te voorzien in de dagelijkse elektriciteitsbehoefte van 44.000 Britse huishoudens.

🔹Geavanceerde technologie: De eerste in Europa die gebruikmaakt van Sungrow's PowerTitan 2.0 vloeistofgekoelde BESS, met een alles-in-één AC-DC-blokontwerp met voorgemonteerde batterijmodules en stroomconversiesystemen voor snelle, naadloze integratie en kortere installatietijd.

🔹Netvormingsmogelijkheden: De netvormingstechnologie van PowerTitan 2.0 helpt het net te stabiliseren door uitdagingen zoals het verminderen van inertie en demping aan te pakken naarmate er meer hernieuwbare energiebronnen beschikbaar komen, wat de veerkracht en veiligheid van het net ondersteunt.

🔹Hoogspanningsverbinding: Aangesloten via een 132 kV loop-in/loop-out Extra High Voltage (EHV)-oplossing, optimaliseert de lijn- en stroomopwekkingsbeveiligingssystemen voor robuuste netintegratie.

🔹Marktdeelname: Volledig in overeenstemming met de Britse elektriciteitsmarktcodes, neemt het systeem actief deel aan netbalancering, ondersteunende diensten en groothandelshandel in energie, waardoor de waarde voor belanghebbenden wordt gemaximaliseerd.

🔹Inkomsteninnovatie: Gegarandeerd door een baanbrekende zevenjarige tolovereenkomst met Shell Energy Europe, die inkomstenzekerheid op lange termijn biedt terwijl Shell de capaciteit van de batterij verhandelt op energie- en ondersteunende dienstenmarkten.

🔹Leiderschap op het gebied van veiligheid: Onderging 's werelds grootste BESS-brandtest, met uitzonderlijke veiligheidsnormen voor grootschalige batterijcentrales.

🔹Impact: Speelt een cruciale rol bij het verminderen van de afname van hernieuwbare energie, het verminderen van emissies en het ondersteunen van de transitie naar schone energie in het VK.

Dit baanbrekende project vormt een hoeksteen voor de modernisering van het Britse elektriciteitsnet en de integratie van hernieuwbare energie, en maakt de weg vrij voor toekomstige grootschalige implementaties van energieopslag.

#BWESS #BramleyBESS #Batterijopslag #Energieopslag #Netstabiliteit #SchoneEnergie #PowerTitan #UKEnergy #Hernieuwbare Energie

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Discover the freedom of clean, reliable energy wherever life takes you with the LoopXcell Nomad battery system. Engineered for portability, scalability, and smart energy management, Nomad is perfect for homeowners, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone seeking energy resilience.

What Makes Nomad Mini Batteries Stand Out?

🔹Modular & Scalable: Start with a single Nomad unit and easily add more to increase your energy capacity and power output. This flexibility ensures your system grows with your needs, whether for home backup, off-grid living, or mobile use.

🔹High Energy Density: Nomad packs a powerful punch in a compact form factor, delivering substantial stored energy without bulky equipment.

🔹Fast Recharge Capability: Designed for rapid charging, Nomad minimizes downtime so you can stay powered longer without waiting hours to recharge.

🔹Smart Energy Management System: LoopXcell’s integrated control system intelligently monitors battery status, optimizes charging cycles, and balances power distribution to maximize efficiency and extend battery life.

🔹Safe & Reliable: Built with advanced battery chemistry and safety features, Nomad ensures stable operation with built-in protections against overcharge, over-discharge, and temperature extremes.

🔹Clean & Quiet: Produces zero emissions and operates silently, making it ideal for indoor use, outdoor adventures, and environmentally conscious living.

🔹Versatile Applications: Perfect for home energy backup during outages, supplementing solar power systems, powering remote cabins, RVs, or outdoor events.

Why Choose Nomad Batteries?

With LoopXcell’s Nomad, you’re not just buying a battery—you’re investing in energy freedom, resilience, and sustainability. Take control of your power supply and reduce your reliance on the grid or fossil fuels.

Experience the future of portable energy storage with Nomad.

#LoopXcell #NomadBattery #EnergyStorage #PortablePower #CleanEnergy #EnergyIndependence #SmartEnergy

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InoBat Launches E10: Europe’s First Homegrown High-Performance Battery for Military Drones!

Slovak startup InoBat has just unveiled the E10 cell—the first fully European-made battery engineered specifically for defense drones and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This breakthrough marks a new era in European energy independence and drone performance.

Energy & Performance Highlights:

🔹Exceptional Energy Density: E10 delivers a gravimetric energy density exceeding 320 Wh/kg, providing a superior energy-to-weight ratio for extended drone flight durations and greater mission range.

🔹Rapid Recharge: Charges from 10–80% state of charge in under 15 minutes—up to 5 times faster than conventional graphite-based batteries. This ultra-fast charging is critical for rapid redeployment in both defense and emergency operations.

🔹Mission-Ready Power: Enables up to 60% longer flight time or up to 40% higher payload capacity compared to standard drone batteries, giving operators unmatched flexibility and operational efficiency.

🔹Long Cycle Life: With a cycle life of over 750 cycles at 1C-1C (maintaining 80% state of health), the E10 ensures long-term reliability for repeated, demanding missions.

🔹Lightweight & Adaptable: The E10’s lightweight, flexible form factor and stable chemistry allow seamless integration into a variety of drone platforms, enhancing agility and maneuverability.

🔹Strategic Autonomy: Entirely developed and produced in Slovakia, the E10 cell is NATO-compliant and eliminates reliance on non-European supply chains, bolstering Europe’s strategic and energy security.

🔹Proven Technology: Built on InoBat’s 4th Generation chemistry platform, originally developed for urban air mobility and now optimized for UAVs, ensuring top-tier power output and safety.

Applications:

🔹Defense: Border management, ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, Reconnaissance), rapid-response missions.

🔹Civilian: Aerial reconnaissance, infrastructure monitoring, and any mission requiring extended range and minimal downtime.

🔹Production of the E10 cell begins in September 2025, with early partnerships forming across Europe’s drone sector.

InoBat’s E10 is not just a battery; it’s a leap forward in secure, sovereign European drone technology.

#MilitaryDrones #BatteryInnovation #InoBat #EnergyStorage #DefenseTech #EuropeanInnovation #UAV #CleanEnergy

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Homeowners: Take Control of Your Energy with LoopXcell’s Residential Battery Storage!

Imagine a home where you generate your clean energy, store it efficiently, and use it whenever you want—day or night—without worrying about power outages or rising electricity bills. That’s exactly what LoopXcell’s residential battery storage system offers.

Why LoopXcell is the Smart Choice for Energy-Independent Homeowners:

🔹 Maximize Your Solar Investment: Don’t let your solar power go to waste. Store the excess energy generated by your panels during sunny hours and use it after sunset or on cloudy days. This means more savings and less dependence on the grid.

🔹 Reliable Backup Power: Power outages happen, but with LoopXcell, your home stays lit and your essential devices keep running. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your family is protected from blackouts, storms, or grid failures.

🔹 Intelligent Energy Management: Our user-friendly app lets you monitor your energy production, storage levels, and consumption in real-time. Optimize your usage, track savings, and make informed decisions to maximize your energy independence.

🔹Flexible & Scalable: Whether you have a small apartment or a large family home, LoopXcell’s modular battery system scales to meet your unique energy needs. Start small and expand as your energy demands grow.

🔹Eco-Friendly & Future-Proof: Reduce your carbon footprint by relying more on renewable energy. Join thousands of homeowners who are contributing to a cleaner, greener planet while securing their energy future.

🔹Easy Installation & Support: Our expert team guides you through every step—from system design to installation and ongoing support—making your transition to energy independence smooth and hassle-free.

Ready to break free from rising energy costs and unreliable grids?

Discover how LoopXcell can transform your home into a resilient, energy-independent powerhouse.

Visit LoopXcell to learn more and request a free consultation today! #LoopXcell #EnergyStorage #OffGridLiving #PowerIndependence #RenewableEnergy #SustainableEnergy

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Northvolt to Wind Down Battery Cell Production in Sweden: Energy Industry Implications

Northvolt’s decision to cease battery cell manufacturing at its Skellefteå plant by June 2025 marks a significant shift in Europe’s battery supply landscape.

Key Details:

🔹The Skellefteå facility was designed to produce high-capacity lithium-ion battery cells critical for electric vehicles (EVs) and grid-scale energy storage systems supporting Europe’s clean energy transition.

🔹Production slowdown and eventual closure will reduce Europe’s domestic battery cell manufacturing capacity, impacting supply chains for EV manufacturers and renewable energy storage projects.

🔹The plant’s closure follows the loss of major contracts, including a $2 billion order from BMW, highlighting the volatility in demand and the challenge of scaling battery production.

🔹Northvolt’s industrial systems division, including battery production technology and R&D, has been sold to Scania, potentially shifting focus towards heavy vehicle electrification and industrial applications.

🔹Despite the closure, Northvolt’s German factory in Heide remains operational, continuing to contribute to Europe’s battery capacity and energy storage infrastructure.

🔹The wind-down underscores the complex economics of battery cell manufacturing, including high capital costs, supply chain constraints (raw materials like lithium, nickel, cobalt), and intense global competition from Asian manufacturers.

🔹Europe’s ambition to build a self-sufficient battery ecosystem to support renewable integration and EV adoption faces a setback, emphasizing the need for strategic investments and policy support.

This development highlights the critical role of battery manufacturing capacity in enabling energy storage solutions that stabilize grids and accelerate decarbonization.

What are your thoughts on Europe’s battery manufacturing future and energy security? Share below!

#Northvolt #BatteryManufacturing #EnergyStorage #CleanEnergy #Europe #EVBatteries #EnergyTransition

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Unlock Energy Independence with LoopXcell

Imagine a world where your access to reliable power isn't dictated by grid lines or fluctuating energy prices. Whether you dream of a serene off-grid cabin powered entirely by the sun, the freedom to roam indefinitely in your RV without power anxieties, or dependable energy for your marine adventures, LoopXcell is engineered to make that vision a reality. We believe that true energy independence shouldn't come with limitations, and our innovative battery technology is designed to break those barriers.

At LoopXcell, we're not just building batteries; we're crafting solutions that empower you to live, work, and explore beyond the conventional. Our unique approach to energy storage incorporates groundbreaking features that set us apart:

🔹Unlockable Capacity: Power on Your Terms. Why pay for energy you don't immediately need? With LoopXcell, you have the flexibility to purchase and activate only the kilowatt-hours required for your current needs. As your energy demands evolve, you can instantly and remotely unlock additional capacity through our intuitive mobile app. This pay-as-you-grow model ensures you're always in control and optimizing your investment.

🔹Revolutionary Immersion Cooling: Performance Without Limits. Forget about overheating and performance degradation. Our energy packs utilize a cutting-edge immersion cooling system, submerging cells and critical electronics in a specialized fluid. This technology provides unparalleled thermal management, enabling operation in extreme temperatures ranging from a bone-chilling -80°C to a scorching +80°C. Our units are also IP68-rated, offering exceptional protection against dust and water ingress, ensuring reliability in the most demanding environments. The stable internal fluid temperature of 25°C guarantees consistent performance and extends the lifespan of your battery.

🔹Near-Perfect Energy Efficiency: Power That Works Smarter. Traditional battery systems often lose a significant portion of energy as heat. Our immersion cooling system not only regulates temperature but also efficiently captures and recycles excess heat within the system. This innovative design leads to a remarkable near-perfect energy efficiency of 100%, meaning more of the stored energy is available for your actual needs, reducing waste and maximizing your investment.

🔹AMOOFLEX: Lifetime Performance, Unwavering Peace of Mind. We stand behind the quality and longevity of our batteries. Our AMOOFLEX program offers a lifetime performance guarantee, ensuring your LoopXcell battery maintains 100% of its nominal capacity for its entire lifespan. This comprehensive program provides flexible terms and pricing, access to experimental upgrades, and the freedom to cancel at any time. It also includes continuous monitoring and proactive maintenance services, giving you complete peace of mind and a truly future-proof energy solution.

Ready to break free from the grid and embrace a new era of energy freedom? Visit our website today to learn how LoopXcell can power your aspirations, wherever they may lead.

#LoopXcell #EnergyStorage #OffGridLiving #PowerIndependence #RenewableEnergy #SustainableEnergy #BatteryTechnology #Innovation #CleanEnergy #HomeBattery #FutureOfEnergy #UnlockablePower #ImmersionCooling #AMOOFLEX

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Australia Streamlines Grid Connection for Renewables & Battery Storage!

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has announced major reforms to simplify and modernize the technical requirements for connecting solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to the National Electricity Market (NEM).

Energy & Technical Details:

🔹Faster Connections: The new rules will make it quicker and more affordable for large-scale solar, wind, and BESS projects to connect to the grid, reducing bottlenecks and accelerating Australia’s renewable energy transition.

🔹Future-Proof Standards: Updates cover inverter-based resources, synchronous condensers, and HVDC links, ensuring the grid is ready for a surge in renewables and storage.

🔹Growth Projections: Grid-scale renewables are expected to triple by 2030 and increase sixfold by 2050. Utility-scale BESS is projected to grow fivefold by 2030 and sixfold by 2040.

🔹System Security: While streamlining the process, AEMO maintains strict standards for system stability, frequency control, and reliability.

🔹Effective Date: The new rules take effect on 21 August 2025.

🔹Recent Progress: Projects like Risen Energy’s 100MW/400MWh Coleambally BESS in NSW and others have received Generator Performance Standard (GPS) approvals, a key step for grid connection.

These changes are the most significant modernization of NEM technical standards since 2018, making Australia’s grid more flexible and ready for a renewable future!

Are you excited to see more renewables and batteries powering Australia? 

#AEMO #BatteryStorage #Renewables #Australia #GridModernization #NEM #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition

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Baltic States Achieve Historic Energy Independence by Synchronizing with Continental Europe

On February 9, 2025, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania completed a monumental step by disconnecting from the Russian and Belarusian BRELL grid and synchronizing their electricity systems with the Continental Europe Synchronous Area (CESA). This integration connects the Baltic to the largest synchronous power grid in Europe, serving over 400 million people with a combined capacity of about 1,000 GW.

Key Energy Details:

🔹Grid Synchronization: The Baltic grids now operate at the same frequency as 35 European countries, enabling seamless electricity exchange and enhanced operational stability.

🔹Infrastructure Investments: Over €1.6 billion invested, with 75% funded by the EU, for critical upgrades including synchronous compensators (3 each in Latvia and Estonia, 2+1 in Lithuania), new interconnectors (Estlink, NordBalt, LitPol Link), and advanced balancing technologies.

🔹Grid Stability & Security: The Baltics gain independent frequency control, eliminating Russian operational influence and data access, and enhancing resilience against outages or cyber threats.

🔹Renewable Integration: The synchronization supports higher penetration of renewables by enabling better balancing of intermittent wind and solar power, aided by new battery storage facilities totaling over 200 MWh across the three countries.

🔹Market Integration: Full access to the European electricity market allows the Baltic to participate in cross-border trading, frequency containment reserves, and automatic balancing markets, improving efficiency and reducing costs.

🔹Gas Independence: Complemented by Lithuania’s Klaipėda LNG terminal and new gas interconnectors (Balticconnector, GIPL), the Baltics have ended Russian gas imports since April 2022, further strengthening energy sovereignty.

🔹Emergency Preparedness: The Baltic TSOs have tested isolated operation capabilities to ensure grid stability even in contingency scenarios, reflecting robust system readiness.

This historic synchronization marks the end of decades-long energy dependence on Russia, reinforcing the Baltic states’ energy sovereignty, security, and commitment to a sustainable, integrated European energy future.

Are you inspired by this leap toward energy independence?

#EnergyIndependence #BalticStates #GridSynchronization #Renewables #CleanEnergy #EnergySecurity #CESA #Europe

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Bulgaarse NEK revolutioneert waterkracht met grootschalige inzet van batterijopslag

Het Bulgaarse nationale elektriciteitsbedrijf (NEK) transformeert zijn waterkrachtportfolio door geavanceerde batterij-energieopslagsystemen (BESS) te integreren in vijf belangrijke waterkrachtcentrales. Dit vergroot de flexibiliteit van het net, de integratie van hernieuwbare energie en de energiezekerheid.

Energiedetails:

🔹Pilotproject: Een BESS van 10 MWh zal tegen eind 2025 worden geïnstalleerd in de onlangs gerenoveerde waterkrachtcentrale Vacha 1 (capaciteit 14 MW), waarmee de operationele flexibiliteit wordt vergroot.

🔹Uitbreiding: Vier extra waterkrachtcentrales – Studen Kladenets (81,3 MW), Aleko (71,4 MW), Devin (88 MW) en Topolnitsa (9,4 MW) – zullen worden uitgerust met BESS-units met een totale capaciteit van minimaal 279 MWh aan energieopslag, met een gecombineerde investering van ongeveer € 63,2 miljoen.

🔹Technische specificaties: Deze batterijsystemen bieden een ontladingsduur van 2 tot 3 uur op maximaal vermogen en zijn geschikt voor minimaal 6000 volledige laad-ontlaadcycli, wat duurzaamheid en prestaties op lange termijn garandeert.

🔹Netvoordelen: BESS optimaliseert de waterkrachtproductie, waardoor snel kan worden gereageerd op netschommelingen, intermitterende hernieuwbare energieopwekking wordt afgevlakt en essentiële balancerings- en piekafvlakkingsdiensten worden geleverd.

🔹Strategische locaties: De centrales bevinden zich in Zuid- en West-Bulgarije, regio's die cruciaal zijn voor de stabiliteit van het net en de ontwikkeling van hernieuwbare energie.

🔹Synergie voor waterkracht en opslag: Batterijen vormen een aanvulling op de uitgebreide Bulgaarse infrastructuur voor pompwateropslag, waardoor snellere opstarttijden mogelijk zijn en opwekkingskloven worden overbrugd die waterkracht alleen niet direct kan opvullen.

🔹Toekomstplannen: NEK onderzoekt zelfstandige batterijprojecten en drijvende zonneparken om de Bulgaarse portefeuille voor schone energie verder te diversifiëren en te versterken.

Dit initiatief markeert een cruciale stap naar een modern, veerkrachtig en duurzaam Bulgaars energiesysteem.

Bent u enthousiast over de toekomst van energieopslag in Bulgarije?

#Batterijopslag #Waterkracht #Bulgarije #SchoneEnergie #Netflexibiliteit #Hernieuwbare Energie #BESS #Energietransitie

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Cyprus Launches Ambitious 150MW / 350MWh Energy Storage Support Scheme to Boost Renewables

The Cyprus Ministry of Energy has unveiled a €35 million support scheme funded by the EU Just Transition Fund, targeting the deployment of 150MW power capacity and 350MWh energy storage across the island.

Detailed Energy Highlights:

🔹Power & Energy Capacity: The scheme supports battery systems capable of delivering up to 150MW of power and storing 350MWh of energy—enough to provide 2+ hours of full output, enabling effective load shifting and peak demand management.

🔹Renewable Integration: By storing excess solar, wind, and biomass generation that would otherwise be curtailed (Cyprus faces up to 28% curtailment), the storage systems will maximize renewable utilization and reduce wasted clean energy.

🔹Grid Flexibility & Stability: Batteries will provide fast frequency response, voltage support, and peak shaving services, enhancing grid reliability and enabling higher renewable penetration on Cyprus’s island grid.

🔹Cost Reduction: The scheme aims to lower electricity costs by absorbing surplus renewable power and releasing it during high-demand periods, reducing reliance on expensive fossil fuel imports.

🔹Competitive Subsidies: Offers capital expenditure support up to €100,000/MWh for plants receiving feed-in tariffs (FiTs) up to €166/MWh, with tiered subsidy caps for different FiT categories, incentivizing storage co-located with renewables.

🔹Broad Eligibility: Open to solar PV, wind, and biomass plants, including self-consumption systems under net billing, fostering a diverse and resilient energy storage ecosystem.

🔹Long-Term Vision: The scheme runs through 2027 with multiple open calls, aiming to build a robust, island-wide energy storage network aligned with Cyprus’s commitment to climate neutrality.

This initiative is a critical enabler for Cyprus’s clean energy transition, ensuring renewable energy is fully harnessed, grid stability is maintained, and energy costs are reduced for consumers.

Are you ready to support smarter, cleaner energy storage? 

#EnergyStorage #Cyprus #Renewables #GridFlexibility #CleanEnergy #BESS #NetZero #EnergyTransition

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Big news for Teesside’s clean energy future!

Energy Optimisation Solutions (EOS) has secured approval for a £62 million, 100MW/200MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Teesworks industrial zone.

Project Details:

🔹Power capacity: 100 megawatts (MW) means the battery can deliver substantial power to the grid instantly, helping to balance supply and demand during periods of peak usage or dips in renewable generation.

🔹Energy capacity: 200 megawatt-hours (MWh) of storage allows the battery to provide 2 hours of full power output, storing excess renewable energy when generation exceeds demand and releasing it when needed.

🔹Location: Sited on a three-acre plot at Long Acres within the Teesworks freeport—the UK’s largest industrial zone.

🔹Grid balancing: The BESS will provide fast frequency response and grid stabilization services, which are crucial for integrating intermittent renewables, such as wind and solar, into the grid.

🔹Renewable integration: By storing surplus renewable energy, the battery reduces curtailment, maximizes clean energy use, and supports the UK’s net-zero emissions targets.

🔹Location synergy: Positioned at Teesworks alongside hydrogen production (HyGreen Teesside, H2 Teesside) and carbon capture (Net Zero Teesside), the BESS enhances the overall energy ecosystem’s flexibility and resilience.

🔹Operational flexibility: The battery can respond in milliseconds to grid signals, providing ancillary services such as voltage support, black start capability, and peak shaving.

🔹Long-term impact: With a 40-year operational horizon, this BESS will be a backbone for energy security and renewable integration in the Teesside region and beyond.

This project exemplifies how large-scale battery storage is transforming energy systems. It is a cornerstone for Teesside’s green transformation, supporting jobs, investment, and the UK’s net-zero ambitions!

Are you excited to see more battery storage powering the UK’s clean energy future? 

#BatteryStorage #Teesworks #CleanEnergy #Teesside #EOS #Renewables #NetZero #UKEnergy #EnergyTransition

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Camblesforth Solar Farm: A Flagship Renewable Energy Project in the UK

Greencells Group has signed EPC and O&M contracts with Enray Power to deliver the 68.48 MWp Camblesforth Solar Farm, co-located with a 25.15 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in North Yorkshire. This project marks a significant milestone in the UK’s renewable energy expansion.

Project Details:

🔹Capacity: 68.48 MWp solar photovoltaic panels mounted on bifacial monocrystalline trackers, allowing panels to rotate East-West for optimal sunlight capture.

🔹Battery Storage: 25.15 MWh BESS with 2-hour duration, enabling storage of excess solar generation and dispatch during peak demand, enhancing grid stability and flexibility.

🔹Location: Spanning approximately 113 hectares north and south of Camela Lane, Camblesforth, near Selby, Yorkshire and Humber.

🔹Construction Timeline: Full construction began in February 2025, with grid connection works underway and main PV and BESS equipment installation planned for summer 2025.

🔹Grid Integration: The site includes a new substation and grid connection infrastructure, designed to deliver clean power reliably to the national grid.

🔹Environmental Considerations: The project incorporates landscape planting to enhance biodiversity, noise mitigation measures, and sustainable land management practices.

🔹Community Impact: The solar farm is expected to power approximately 15,000 homes, significantly reducing carbon emissions and supporting local sustainability goals.

🔹Long-Term Vision: Enray Power, backed by Omnes Capital, is developing a 1.5 GW pipeline of solar and storage projects, with Camblesforth as a flagship development demonstrating advanced solar + storage integration.

This integrated solar and storage project highlights the critical role of battery energy storage in enhancing renewable energy reliability, grid flexibility, and advancing the UK’s clean energy transition.

How do you see co-located solar and storage shaping future energy systems? Let’s connect!

#SolarPower #BatteryStorage #Camblesforth #UKRenewables #CleanEnergy #Greencells #EnrayPower #EnergyTransition #Sustainability

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Mesocore’s Advanced Dwelling Unit (ADU): A Complete Off-Grid Energy & Sustainability Solution

Mesocore’s ADU is a factory-built modular home delivered in a 20-foot steel core container. It is designed for rapid on-site assembly (as fast as 3 weeks) and exceptional durability. Despite its compact footprint (18 x 24 feet), it offers a full one-bedroom layout with kitchen, full bath, and living space—all engineered for energy independence and sustainability.

Energy & Sustainability Highlights

🔹Integrated Solar Power: Equipped with 14 Panasonic Evervolt 400W solar panels, the ADU generates clean electricity to power all household needs, from lighting to appliances.

🔹Battery Storage: Two 10 kWh Dawnice lithium-ion batteries store excess solar energy, ensuring reliable power even during cloudy days or nighttime, enabling true off-grid living.

🔹Energy Efficiency: The ADU features LED lighting, a high-efficiency heat pump HVAC system, and superior insulation using patented mag-board SIP panels that are fire, water, mold, and termite resistant, minimizing energy loss and consumption.

🔹Water Sustainability: A built-in rainwater harvesting system feeds a 1,500-gallon double-wall water reservoir integrated into the steel frame, paired with filtration and UV purification for safe, sustainable water use.

🔹Durability & Compliance: Engineered to exceed Florida’s high-velocity hurricane zone codes (up to 180 mph) and International Building Code standards, ensuring resilience in extreme weather.

🔹Smart & Flexible: Optional smart home technology optimizes energy use and comfort, while the modular design allows customization and future expansion.

🔹Rapid Deployment & Low Impact: Factory pre-installed mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems reduce construction waste and time, supporting affordable, sustainable housing solutions anywhere.

Why It Matters:

This ADU is not just a tiny home, it’s a self-sustaining ecosystem that reduces carbon footprint, promotes energy independence, and offers a scalable, affordable housing solution for off-grid living, disaster recovery, or eco-conscious urban infill.

How do you see integrated solar and battery systems transforming residential energy? Let’s connect!

#SolarPower #BatteryStorage #SustainableLiving #OffGrid #CleanEnergy #Mesocore #GreenBuilding #EnergyEfficiency #ModularHome

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Schottlands Energienetz wird stärker!

Balance Power hat die Baugenehmigung für ein 29,9-MW-Batteriespeichersystem (BESS) in Coylton, East Ayrshire, Schottland, erhalten – ein wichtiger Meilenstein für die Energieentwicklung und Netzmodernisierung der Region.

Projekt- und Energieentwicklungsdetails:

🔹Kapazität und Design: Das Coylton BESS wird 18 Batterieeinheiten auf einer Fläche von 2,67 Hektar umfassen und strategisch günstig in der Nähe des Umspannwerks Coylton liegen.

🔹Zeitplan: Da die Bauarbeiten bald beginnen, soll das Projekt voraussichtlich im Sommer 2026 betriebsbereit sein.

🔹Netzbeitrag: Der Standort trägt einem dringenden Bedarf an Netzstabilisierung in einem von National Grid hervorgehobenen Gebiet Rechnung und trägt dazu bei, Angebot und Nachfrage angesichts der zunehmenden Verbreitung erneuerbarer Energien auszugleichen.

🔹Bürgerbeteiligung: Das Projekt wurde nach umfassender lokaler Beratung umgesetzt und umfasst einen Landschaftsbepflanzungsplan sowie einen direkten Nutzen für die Gemeinde: die Installation einer Photovoltaikanlage auf dem Dach des Ochiltree Community Hub.

🔹Langfristige Auswirkungen: Die 40-jährige Genehmigung gewährleistet die kontinuierliche Unterstützung der Netzzuverlässigkeit und der Integration erneuerbarer Energien.

Dies ist die zweite BESS-Genehmigung von Balance Power im Jahr 2025 nach einem 49,5-MW-Projekt in Staffordshire. Das Unternehmen entwickelt Projekte mit über 2 GW und hat in der Planungsphase bereits über 531,9 MW Leistung realisiert.

Dieses Projekt verdeutlicht die entscheidende Rolle von Batteriespeichern für ein flexibles, belastbares und nachhaltiges Energiesystem in Schottland und Großbritannien.

Wie werden Batteriespeicher Ihrer Meinung nach die Zukunft der Energieentwicklung prägen? Lassen Sie uns in Kontakt treten!

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Ireland’s Largest Wind Farm Gets a Power Boost!

The Meenadreen Wind Farm in County Donegal—Ireland’s largest onshore wind farm—is set for a major upgrade to enhance energy resilience and support the country’s ambitious renewable targets.

Project Details:

🔹Capacity: Currently 95 MW from 38 Nordex N90 turbines (each 2.5 MW), capable of powering up to 50,000 homes with clean wind energy.

🔹Location: Situated in Leghowney, South Donegal, the site offers stunning views of the Bluestack Mountains and is part of popular walking trails like the Leghowney Loop and Ulster Way.

🔹Upgrade scope: The approved upgrade will retrofit turbines with advanced technology to increase efficiency, reliability, and output, helping Ireland reach its goal of 80% renewable electricity by 2030.

🔹Environmental impact: Meenadreen reduces CO2 emissions by approximately 100,000 tonnes annually, contributing significantly to Ireland’s climate action efforts.

🔹Community involvement: Energia has invested heavily in local engagement, including renovating a historic cottage on-site as a shelter for walkers and establishing a community fund supporting local projects.

🔹Innovation: The wind farm has pioneered autonomous drone inspections to monitor turbine health, improving safety and operational efficiency.

🔹Economic benefits: The upgrade will create local jobs and continue to contribute to local authority revenues through rates and community funding for at least 25 years.

This upgrade strengthens Ireland’s renewable energy infrastructure, ensuring a more resilient and sustainable power supply for the future.

Are you excited about Ireland’s wind energy future? Drop a comment if you support clean power!

#WindEnergy #Ireland #Renewables #EnergyResilience #CleanPower #Sustainability #Meenadreen #EnergyTransition

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France’s Cigeo Project: Safeguarding Energy’s Future

Cigeo is France’s groundbreaking deep geological disposal facility designed to safely store the most hazardous radioactive waste generated by its extensive nuclear power program. Located 500 meters underground in the stable clay formations of the Grand Est region, Cigeo will protect people and the environment for hundreds of thousands of years.

How does Cigeo add value to energy generation and the energy system?

🔹Enabling nuclear energy sustainability: By securely managing high-level and long-lived intermediate-level radioactive waste, Cigeo ensures that nuclear power remains a viable, low-carbon energy source, supplying about 70% of France’s electricity with minimal greenhouse gas emissions.

🔹Long-term environmental safety: The facility’s engineered design and geological barriers will isolate waste safely for over 100 years, preventing environmental contamination and allowing France to meet stringent safety and environmental standards.

🔹Supporting energy independence: Safe waste disposal underpins France’s energy sovereignty by enabling continued operation and eventual decommissioning of nuclear plants without transferring risks to future generations.

🔹Economic and social benefits: The project creates regional jobs and infrastructure investment while addressing public concerns through transparency and reversibility options, fostering social acceptance essential for nuclear’s future.

🔹Technological leadership: After 30+ years of multidisciplinary research at the Meuse/Haute-Marne Underground Laboratory, Cigeo represents cutting-edge expertise in radioactive waste management.

🔹Financial responsibility: Funded by nuclear waste producers, Cigeo’s cost (now estimated between €26 billion and €37.5 billion) is a small fraction of the overall cost of nuclear-generated electricity, ensuring the burden is managed responsibly today, not deferred to future generations.

Cigeo is a vital pillar enabling France’s clean energy transition. It balances the benefits of nuclear power with responsible, long-term waste management.

What do you think about the role of deep geological disposal in securing a sustainable energy future? Share your thoughts!

#NuclearEnergy #Cigeo #France #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #NuclearWasteManagement #EnergySecurity #EnvironmentalProtection