Record quarter for UK renewables as battery plans surge

The UK approved a record 16.1GW of renewable energy capacity across 323 projects in the second quarter of 2025, a 195% rise year-on-year. 
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Statera energises 300 MW Thurrock battery, billed as UK’s largest

Statera Energy has energised Thurrock Storage, a 300 MW battery energy storage system near London that is reportedly the UK’s largest. 

Orsted turns to drones for wind farm deliveries

Orsted is deploying heavy-lifting cargo drones to deliver safety evacuation equipment to turbines across four UK offshore wind farms this summer.

Activ8 Energies acquires Low Carbon Energy to accelerate UK growth

Activ8 Energies has acquired Burnley-based solar installer Low Carbon Energy (LCE) in a 100% deal.

UK Power Networks launches HeatScape to map the rise of electrified heat networks

UK Power Networks has launched HeatScape, a data-led project to map existing heat networks, as well as predict where they are likely to expand.

Government urged to level the playing field for solar on commercial leaseholds

RenEnergy is urging the UK Government to remove legal and financial barriers that slow the rollout of solar on leased commercial buildings. 

Balance Power wins consent for 49.5MW Radwell Bury battery storage site

Balance Power has secured planning permission for a 49.5MW battery energy storage system (BESS) at Radwell Bury, Hertfordshire. 

Hitachi Energy named preferred bidder for EGL3 converter stations

Hitachi Energy has been named preferred bidder to supply HVDC converter stations at either end of the Eastern Green Link 3 (EGL3) project.
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