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What's happening with battery energy storage in Great Britain?
Solar & Storage Live 2024 took place between September 24th and 26th at the NEC in Birmingham. On day two, Modo’s GB Markets Lead Wendel discussed the current key trends for battery energy storage in Great Britain. This article summarizes that presentation. 1. Battery energy storage capex is falling, a lot
Is battery storage a good investment?
In a world of low interest rates, battery storage is an area with great growth potential. Even if there is some uncertainty around valuations and yields gradually come down as the market matures, they still offer promising and attractive returns.
What happened to battery energy storage in GB in 2024?
Battery energy storage buildout has been slower than expected... Capex reductions are good for the long-term pipeline of battery energy storage in GB, but in 2024 buildout has been slower than expected. The amount of new capacity added per quarter increased throughout 2023, with over 1.5 GW of new BESS capacity coming online throughout the year.
How much is Gresham house energy storage worth?
Gresham House Energy Storage had assets under management of £371.8m at the end of March, comprising 30 per cent of the UK’s battery storage capacity. It has 17 operational battery projects and 12 in the pipeline.
Which UK investment trusts specialise in battery storage?
There are two investment trusts listed in the UK that specialise in battery storage: Gresham House Energy Storage Fund (GRID) and Gore Street Energy Storage Fund (GSF) which were launched in November and May 2018, respectively.
Which companies invest in battery storage systems?
JLEN Environmental Assets (JLEN), for example, has four investments in battery storage systems including the recent acquisition of a 50MW lithium-ion battery energy storage plant in Wiltshire. This was a co-investment with Foresight Solar Fund (FSFL) With each taking a 50 per cent stake.