Could giant battery-storing skyscrapers be coming to the UK?
As intrigue grows around the first prototypes for battery-storing skyscrapers, Anna Highfield speaks to SOM engineer Bill Baker about how these buildings could ''accelerate carbon
Top five energy storage projects in the UK
Listed below are the five largest energy storage projects by capacity in the UK, according to GlobalData''s power database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a
New scheme to attract investment in renewable energy storage
Several projects are currently under development and with some expected to be operational by 2030, and the introduction of an investment support scheme will help deliver them.
Super battery projects that maximise renewable-generated power
Ofgem is today (Tuesday 23 September) confirming the 77 projects entering the final assessment stage of a government-driven ''super battery'' support scheme designed to secure investment, promote...
Top 7 Commercial Battery Energy Storage Projects in UK 2026
In this blog, we''ll explore the top 7 battery energy storage system projects in the UK for 2025. We''ll look at each project''s capacity, project cost, current status, and how it supports the broader shift to clean
UK 331 MWh BESS site goes from grid energization to commercial
The landmark project, which secured the first long-term tolling agreement for a single battery energy storage system (BESS) asset in Great Britain last year, has now set a record for
Ofgem advances 77 long duration energy storage schemes in bid for
Ofgem has invited the 77 eligible projects to submit detailed bids under a newly published Final Project Assessment Framework. Successful projects will be confirmed in summer
Battery storage capacity in the UK: the state of the pipeline
This post investigates the state of the UK battery storage pipeline, year-to-date figures and an insight into the appetite to develop over time. Battery storage is essential for providing the
Ofgem approves 77 energy storage projects to supercharge UK''s grid
Ofgem has confirmed that 77 LDES projects, totalling 28.7 GW, have passed the first eligibility stage under its new cap and floor scheme. Of these, 71 projects (24.5 GW) are expected to
How to build the UK''s biggest BESS project
The project is one of two major utility-scale storage sites developed by UK based Fidra Energy that will be supplied through a 4.4 GWh BESS supply deal with the Chinese manufacturer.
BESS Containers
20ft/40ft BESS containers from 500kWh to 5MWh with liquid cooling, grid-forming inverters – ideal for utility and industrial microgrids.
Industrial Microgrids
Complete microgrid systems with islanding, genset integration, and real-time optimization – reducing diesel consumption and improving reliability.
PV & Foldable Containers
Plug-and-play photovoltaic containers with foldable solar arrays (10–200kWp) for rapid deployment in remote areas and off-grid microgrids.
Telecom Tower ESS
48V LiFePO4 battery storage and DC power systems for telecom towers – reduces diesel runtime and ensures 24/7 uptime.