Energy Hub Development: A Holistic Approach to Solar, Storage, and the Grid

Synopsis

As the UK scales up renewable energy deployment, the integration of battery storage with large-scale solar projects is becoming critical for grid stability, energy security, and maximising asset value. However, developers face significant challenges, including planning constraints, operational complexity, and economic viability.

Explore the opportunities and real-world challenges of creating integrated energy hubs that combine solar and storage. Best practices in project design, navigating grid and regulatory barriers, financing strategies, and the role of energy storage in optimising returns within the CfD and merchant markets.

• Navigating planning and regulatory hurdles for co-located projects
• Solutions to enhance flexibility and reduce curtailment
• Revenue stacking opportunities and business models for maximising financial returns
• Technological advancements in battery storage and hybrid energy systems