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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 launches investment support scheme for long-duration energy storage

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The UK government has introduced a new investment support scheme to bolster the country’s energy storage infrastructure, with a focus on long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies. These projects, including pumped storage hydro, are essential for storing renewable energy and ensuring its availability when needed, acting as giant batteries for the grid. LDES technologies have faced investment challenges due to high upfront costs despite low operational expenses. The new scheme is designed to overcome these barriers,…