Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements from CIP, Coalburn 1 Battery in the UK, ENOVA Value, Arevon, Nighthawk Energy Storage Project, among others.
CIP’s 500 MW Coalburn 1 Battery Starts Commercial Operation in the UK
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has brought its 500 MW/1,000 MWh Coalburn 1 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, into commercial operation, making it one of Europe’s largest operational battery projects. Developed through Alcemi, the two-hour lithium-ion facility represents an investment of more than £400 million and is supported by a 15-year Capacity Market agreement and a 10-year optimisation agreement with SSE Energy Markets. RES provides asset management services. CIP previously agreed to sell a 50% stake in Coalburn 1 to AXA IM Alts, with the transfer occurring following commissioning. The project is designed to store surplus renewable electricity and release it during periods of demand, improving grid flexibility, supporting renewable integration and strengthening UK energy security.
ENOVA Value Sells 350 MW Onshore Wind Portfolio
ENOVA Value, a joint venture between German renewable energy group ENOVA and private-equity firm Omnes Capital, has sold a portfolio of 11 onshore wind farms with a combined capacity of approximately 350 MW. The transaction represents another major portfolio rotation for ENOVA Value as it focuses on acquiring, repowering and managing ageing German wind assets. The portfolio sale allows the company to recycle capital into new investments while maintaining its growth strategy in Germany’s onshore wind sector. Hauke Brümmer, CEO of ENOVA, is leading the group’s expansion and repowering strategy. The transaction follows ENOVA’s broader ambition to significantly increase its renewable-energy portfolio and strengthen its position as a major German onshore wind operator.
Arevon’s 300 MW Nighthawk Energy Storage Project Becomes Operational in California
Arevon Energy has announced commercial operation of its 300 MW/1,200 MWh Nighthawk Energy Storage Project in Poway, California, its largest standalone battery storage facility. Using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technology, the four-hour system can supply electricity to up to 385,000 homes during peak demand. Arevon developed, constructed, owns and operates the project under a long-term agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). Nighthawk is expected to generate more than $30 million in property-tax revenue over its lifetime for local schools, public safety and infrastructure. More than 130 workers were employed during peak construction. Justin Johnson, CEO of Arevon, said the project strengthens grid reliability while supporting California’s growing electricity needs.
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