Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements on Polar Racking, Tokyo Century, Root Power, among others.
Polar Racking Enters Australia with 240-MW Maryvale Solar and Storage Project
US-based Polar Racking has entered the Australian market through the 240-MW Maryvale solar and energy storage project, marking a major clean-energy investment and expansion milestone. The project reflects a strong customer focus, delivering reliable, utility-scale renewable power while supporting developers with durable, easy-to-install racking solutions suited to Australia’s conditions. Polar Racking will deploy its innovative steel racking technology, designed for high wind tolerance, fast installation, and long-term performance, helping reduce construction risk and costs. The project’s benefits include improved project economics, faster build timelines, enhanced system reliability, and greater integration of solar with energy storage. Overall, the Maryvale project supports Australia’s energy transition by boosting clean capacity, grid resilience, and investor confidence in large-scale solar-plus-storage developments.
Tokyo Century–Downing 500-MW UK Solar Partnership
Tokyo Century Corporation and UK-based investment manager Downing LLP have formed a strategic partnership to develop up to 500 MW of solar PV projects in the UK. The collaboration combines Tokyo Century’s long-term infrastructure investment capabilities with Downing’s local development expertise and pipeline, targeting utility-scale and distributed assets across England and Wales. The partnership aims to accelerate deployment through disciplined capital allocation, grid-ready site selection, and efficient project execution. Beyond clean power generation, the portfolio is expected to support energy security, reduce carbon emissions, and deliver stable, inflation-linked returns for investors. The move aligns with both firms’ growth strategies in renewable infrastructure and underscores rising international capital flows into the UK’s expanding solar market.
Root Power’s 100-MW UK Battery Project Gains Planning Approval
UK-based developer Root Power has secured planning approval on appeal for a 100-MW battery energy storage system (BESS), marking an important step in expanding the country’s grid flexibility. The project represents a major investment in critical energy infrastructure, supporting the integration of renewables and long-term decarbonisation goals. With a clear customer focus, the BESS will provide grid operators, utilities, and energy users with faster, more reliable access to balancing and ancillary services. Using innovative lithium-ion storage technology, the project will deliver rapid-response frequency control, peak management, and network support. The benefits include improved grid stability, reduced renewable curtailment, enhanced energy security, and lower system costs for consumers, reinforcing the strategic role of battery storage in the UK energy transition.
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