UK energy storage project approval time

Battery storage capacity in the UK: the state of the

This post investigates the state of the UK battery storage pipeline, year-to-date figures and an insight into the appetite to develop over time.
Long duration electricity storage publications

Ofgem is seeking views on our proposed financial framework for Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) projects applying under Window 1 of the cap and floor regime.
UK unveils 283 GW generation, storage pipeline after

The UK moved to overhaul the connections process, shifting away from a first-come, first-served model, after the previous queue had expanded to
Ofgem advances 77 long duration energy storage

Ofgem has invited the 77 eligible projects to submit detailed bids under a newly published Final Project Assessment Framework. Successful
Ofgem approves 77 energy storage projects to

Ofgem has confirmed that 77 LDES projects, totalling 28.7 GW, have passed the first eligibility stage under its new cap and floor scheme. Of these, 71
Renewable energy project approvals hit record high in GB in 2025,

A record number of renewable energy projects were given the go-ahead in Great Britain in 2025, after planning approvals almost doubled year on year, according to an analysis.
UK reaches 117GWh of approved BESS projects

Planning consent was awarded to BESS projects totalling 1,590MW/3,179MWh of capacity last month, meaning the UK now has a total of
UK: over 17GWh of BESS due to connect to grid in

Over 43GWh was approved in 2024, an increase of 35% from 2023 and this year has already seen over 8.9GWh of approvals, including one of the
UK''s largest battery storage project secures planning

The 1,400MW (3,100MWh) project will be the largest battery storage project in the UK, and one of the largest in Europe. The project was approved by
Data dive: Ofgem advances 77 storage projects for

UK energy regulator the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) has cleared 77 long-duration energy storage (LDES) projects to