Network solutions company Alcemi has been granted planning permission to develop one of Europe’s largest energy storage facilities.

Penso Power has won planning permission on appeal for a 100MW/250MWh battery storage project in Hampshire, southern England.

Pivot Power has secured planning permission for two 50MW/100MWh lithium-ion battery storage sites in the UK.

UK power generation company Drax has announced plans for a new underground pumped hydro storage power station, and will seek planning permission to expand its Cruachan site in Scotland to 1.04GW.

French renewables company Voltalia has gained planning permission for a 40MW solar farm with battery storage in Dorset, England.