Volklec secures backing for next phase of UK battery industrialisation and scale-up
UK battery cell manufacturer Volklec has secured new government backing to accelerate the company’s transition from near-term power cell production to sovereign, mass-scale manufacturing. The combined...
Decision notice secured for 150MW battery energy storage system in Antrim
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has issued the decision notice for a 150MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) developed by Valor Power at Kells,...
Rethinking network capacity: A quiet opportunity for UK & EMEA organisations
When organisations look for energy savings, attention usually falls on commodity prices, procurement strategies or tariff timing. This is of course a critical element...
4R battery alliance calls for introduction of EV battery testing as part of UK...
The 4R Battery Alliance, a cross-sector coalition representing stakeholders from across the battery supply chain, has today announced its support for the introduction of...
Why batteries – not just renewables – are the key to unlocking ROI in...
The UK’s transition to renewables is accelerating. But according to Ben Dhesi of Jutton Energy and Hugo Energy, businesses risk missing out on the...
Integrals Power secures government funding for cathode manufacturing feasibility project
UK battery technology company Integrals Power has been awarded funding under the UK government DRIVE35 Scale-up Feasibility Studies competition, facilitated by the Advanced Propulsion...
SP Energy Networks powers up new flexibility platform to help balance the grid
Electricity network operator SP Energy Networks has launched a new flexibility platform that will make it faster and easier for service providers to take...
Determining the Appropriate Protection Strategy for BESS Fires
A battery fire can occur at any time and at any place within a battery energy storage system (BESS), and that’s why multiple safety...
BritNed marks 15 years of powering homes as GB–Netherlands partnership moves forward with LionLink
BritNed, the subsea electricity interconnector linking Great Britain and the Netherlands, is marking 15 years of electricity flowing between the two countries, delivering more...
Lithium-free energy storage pioneer closes $300 million Series B funding round
EnerVenue Holdings, a company commercialising energy storage solutions designed to behave like durable infrastructure, announces the appointment of Henning Rath as Chief Executive Officer...
Businesses facing new energy bill shock as network charges surge, Wattstor warns
UK businesses are being urged to prepare for a significant rise in electricity costs from today, 1 April 2026, with many medium-sized energy users...
National Grid DSO launch new Curtailment Estimator tool
National Grid’s Distribution System Operator (DSO) has launched a new self-serve curtailment estimation tool, giving customers faster, more accessible insight into the potential levels of curtailment when connecting to the network. The tool forms part of a continued commitment to empower customers through the connections journey.
National Grid DSO offer Flexible...
Leading global businesses save millions through energy efficiency amid global price spikes
As the world faces its second sharp energy price spike this decade, more than 100 leading international companies are mitigating this cost shock through...
Five year £12bn investment plan to rewire central and southern Scotland kicks off
ScottishPower’s transmission business, SP Energy Networks, has officially kick-started its five year £12bn rewiring programme of the central and southern Scotland electricity grid.
Creating 1,400...
EDF And Matrix Renewables partner on major 500MW battery storage project in Scotland
EDF has entered into a long-term Battery Optimisation Agreement with Matrix Renewables for a 500MW/1GWh battery energy storage system under development at Eccles, Scotland....
The growing need for explosion control in battery energy storage systems
As Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) adoption continues to increase, their deployment will expand more and more into populated areas. Therefore, understanding the potential...
Grid connection delays dominate as the biggest barrier to battery storage rollout
An overwhelming 98% of delegates identified grid connection delays as the biggest execution bottleneck affecting deployable capital.
Gathered in London for Tamarindo’s inaugural Investing in...
From lab to EV: Why material control is the key to scaling solid-state batteries
The solid-state battery (SSB) market is undergoing significant changes, with its global value projected to soar from $1.60 billion in 2025 to an impressive...
Echion Technologies and GUS unveil launch of XNO battery products
Echion Technologies, this week announced the commercial launch of a new range of fast-charging, high power battery products, powered by its proprietary XNO technology,...
ENA and BEAMA appoint expert consortium to accelerate next phase of the UK Electricity...
ENA and BEAMA have appointed a consortium of leading energy consultancies – LCP Delta, EA Technology, Frontier Economics, and Energy & Utility Skills – to...