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Field Energy acquires 200MW Hartmoor battery storage project in the UK

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Renewable infrastructure developer Field Energy has acquired the 200MW Hartmoor battery storage project from Clearstone Energy, expanding its 11GW portfolio of battery storage projects across Europe.  Located near Hartlepool, County Durham, the Hartmoor facility can store 800MWh of electricity, enough to power 500,000 homes for four hours when fully charged. The Hartmoor project will play a critical role in balancing electricity supply and demand, stabilizing the grid, and supporting the UK’s increasing reliance on renewable…

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UK and US collaborate on advanced nuclear technologies at COP29

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The UK and US have announced a partnership at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, to advance nuclear technologies aimed at industrial decarbonisation and energy security. UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and US Deputy Secretary of Energy David Turk signed an agreement to fund billions of pounds in nuclear research and development, engaging leading academic institutions and innovators from both nations. The UK will lead an international forum to promote information-sharing on advanced nuclear technologies, with a…

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Fidra Energy and Sungrow partner on 4.4GWh BESS projects in the UK

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Sungrow announced that it has signed a strategic agreement with Fidra Energy to deliver 4.4 GWh of energy storage capacity. This is part of Fidra’s goal to establish a 10GW battery energy storage system (BESS) platform across the UK and Europe by 2030.  Sungrow will supply its PowerTitan 2.0 liquid-cooled energy storage system and provide long-term maintenance services for two flagship UK projects under this partnership. The first installation will be at Fidra’s Thorpe Marsh…

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Ofgem proposes £5-8 billion fund to accelerate UK energy transmission projects

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Ofgem has launched a consultation on a proposed Advanced Procurement Mechanism (APM) that aims to invest between £5 billion and £8 billion to help Britain’s energy transmission owners reduce delays, control costs, and attract global investment in the transition to net zero. The consultation runs until December 18, 2024. The APM will allow transmission owners to procure essential equipment such as switchgear, cables, and steel years in advance, often before project finalization. This approach aims…

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Tata Power and Druk Green to develop 5,000 MW clean energy in Bhutan

India, News

Tata Power Company Ltd and Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd (DGPC) have entered into a partnership to develop at least 5,000 MW of renewable energy capacity in Bhutan.  This collaboration, supported by the Royal Government of Bhutan and the Government of India, marks the largest clean energy partnership between the two nations and aims to strengthen regional energy security and accelerate the clean energy transition. The agreement, signed in Thimphu in the presence of Bhutan’s…

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Green Nation unveils plans for 750 MW Whitestone Solar Farm in the UK

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Green Nation has announced plans for the Whitestone Solar Farm, a large-scale solar and energy storage project located between Rotherham and Doncaster in South Yorkshire.  The facility, currently in the preliminary development phase, aims to contribute up to 750 MW to the UK’s National Grid. It also includes a battery energy storage system, with its capacity yet to be confirmed. Recognized as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project due to its size and potential impact, the…

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Ofgem urges faster grid connections for renewables in UK

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The UK’s Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) has called on network operators to expedite the connection of renewables, clean power, and storage projects to the grid.  In response to a backlog of 722 GW of projects awaiting connection, Ofgem has set forth proposals to streamline the process, prioritising projects ready to operate within five years to help meet the UK’s 2030 energy goals. Ofgem’s reform plan focuses on optimal project placement and voltage…

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INOX India bags contract for UK’s first liquid air energy storage facility

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INOX India Ltd (INOXCVA) has secured a major contract with Highview Power for its Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) project in Carrington, Manchester. As part of the deal, INOXCVA will deliver five high-pressure, 690kl vacuum-insulated cryogenic tanks, the largest of their kind ever fabricated by the company. This contract strengthens INOXCVA’s foothold in the global cryogenic equipment market and aligns with the growing demand in the energy storage sector. Siddharth Jain, Promoter and Non-Executive Director…

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Cadeler secures turbine installation contract for UK’s EA 2 wind farm

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Cadeler has signed firm contracts for transporting and installing 64 offshore wind turbines, each with a capacity of 15 MW, along with their foundations for the East Anglia 2 (EA2) wind farm, a 960 MW project in the UK.  The contract value for Cadeler ranges between €360 million ($387 million) and €382 million. ScottishPower Renewables is developing the EA2 project off the coast of East Anglia, with offshore operations slated for 2027. Cadeler will deploy…

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IREL and UKTMP form Indo-Kazakh venture for titanium slag production in Odisha

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IREL (India) Limited, a CPSU under India’s Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), has partnered with Kazakhstan’s Ust-Kamenogorsk Titanium and Magnesium Plant JSC (UKTMP) to establish IREUK Titanium Limited, a joint venture for producing titanium slag in Odisha, India.   IREUK Titanium Limited will leverage IREL’s surplus ilmenite production in Odisha, with UKTMP providing the technology for titanium slag production, converting low-grade ilmenite into high-grade titanium feedstock.   The collaboration benefits both nations: UKTMP, a supplier to aerospace…