FRV, through its Powertek platform, has submitted a portfolio of solar and BESS projects for 1.8 GW as part of the NESO Gate 2 process in the UK.
Solar energy and BESS in coordinated expansion
The submission of this portfolio to NESO’s connection reform process includes projects with all permits in place and proposed connection dates between 2026 and 2029. This step seeks to ensure early integration to the UK grid, before 2030, and responds to the growing need for accelerated low-emission infrastructure.
The proposed developments include five BESS projects with capacities of 400 MW, 200 MW and one hybrid plant. hybrid plant at Malice Farm, which integrates 50 MW of solar generation with storage. Also included are the Hollybush and Dunbar systems, both with 50 MW / 200 MWh configurations, scheduled for connection in 2026 and 2027.
Strengthening our presence in the United Kingdom
The announcement reaffirms FRV’s commitment to the UK market, where it already operates 140 MW / 280 MWh at facilities such as Holes Bay, Contego and Clay Tye. This expansion represents a quantum leap towards a more flexible, resilient power grid adapted to the goals of decarbonization goals decarbonization goals.
According to Tom Guilfoyle, director of FRV UK, this new phase marks a key step forward in the consolidation of the storage and clean energy strategy in the UK. For his part, Ravinder Shan, head of FRV Powertek, assured that the portfolio is protected and ready to start construction as soon as the connection dates are defined by NESO.
Commitment to local development
The execution of these projects has been possible thanks to the team’s continuous work over the last two years and the support of local communities that see these infrastructures as a way to boost the regional economy.
Preeti Yardi, director of FRV Powertek, noted.
With this action, FRV positions itself as a key player in the British energy transition, expanding its impact in large-scale storage and providing solutions that facilitate progress towards a cleaner and more stable energy matrix.
Source and photo: FRV
