The future is in our hands.๐
It's up to us to make the right decisions today, for the sake of the future. ๐
#DecideYourFuture
๐Learn more: https://t.co/UsJGf8yoR8
Construction at our largest Greener Grid Park, Necton, has commenced. ๐๐๏ธ
๐ "Necton GGP will increase the deployment of renewable energy, bringing down bills for consumers and businesses, and reducing carbon emissions,โ says our MD, Kevin O'Donovan.
https://t.co/P8l1AGSSiU
In 2023, we signed a PPA with Statera Energy to provide market-leading optimisation for Thurrock Storage, a 300MW / 600MWh BESS scheme, located in Essex. ๐๐ค
Now, the project is live and delivering clean power to the electricity gridโก
๐ฅ๏ธ Read more: https://t.co/sUbtQi7jUA
We have agreed a PPA with Fidra Energy for its Thorpe Marsh battery energy storage scheme in Yorkshire. ๐
๐ The 1.4GW Thorpe Marsh project will be big enough to supply about 785,000 homes in the UK.
๐ฐRead more: https://t.co/4wvqwues9z
We've signed a series of optimisation PPAs with Gresham House Energy Storage Fund (GRID), covering a portfolio of 412MW of GRIDโs existing BESS assets.๐ค๐
๐Read more: https://t.co/ENhLlS3Ppt
The new "Wind, Solar and Tidal Stream: Unleashing the Full Value of Welsh Renewables" report from @RUKCymru reveals the transformative potential of large-scale renewable energy in Wales ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ and weโre proud to be part of this journey. ๐
https://t.co/V8vI97c1Zg
๐ Exciting News! Planning permission granted for Kitland Solar Farm ๐
We are pleased to announce that we have secured planning consent for the Kitland Solar Farm, a 39.9MW project located north of Langford, North Somerset.
Read more: https://t.co/E69lD8QPrW
Walesโ electricity needs could treble by 2050.
Schemes like @StatkraftUK Greener Grid Park ensure weโre ready for future demands as we transition to more renewable energy.
Drwy gydweithio, gwnawn sicrhau fod gan Gymru'r seilwaith i ddelio a gofynion ynni gwyrdd y dyfodol.
Today we had the pleasure of welcoming First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan MS @PrifWeinidog, and the Ambassador of Norway to the UK, @AmbHattrem to break ground on our Swansea GGP, our first electricity grid stability scheme in Wales. ๐ด
๐ Read more: https://t.co/sehEfXfyru
In case you missed it, we crowned the 14 winners of #SGEA24 last Thursday.
Another huge congratulations to @montrose_port for securing the Carbon Reduction Award, sponsored by @StatkraftUK, for its shore power Plug Montrose initiative.
Press release: https://t.co/9XULYBBIkz.
โก๏ธ The first of 620 battery units have arrived on site at Thornton Greener Grid Park.๐
The 200MW two-hour Battery Energy Storage System project in West Yorkshire is the largest battery scheme in our international portfolio.๐
https://t.co/Jntrk8cPb7
Weโre putting forward revised plans for our Mossy Hill Wind Farm, near Lerwick in Shetland, which means we can make significant improvements to access and cycling routes near the scheme. ๐ฒ
https://t.co/VTdyRFepOy
We are thrilled to announce that SolarAid won in the International Aid & Development category at @CharityAwards for our Light A Village programme! This recognition is a testament to our ongoing efforts to provide solar energy to the poorest households in sub-Saharan Africa.
Another day, another PPA. We've signed a fixed-price power purchase agreement with Boralex for Limekiln Wind Farm. ๐ค
The 106MW onshore wind farm will generate enough clean energy to power the equivalent of around 100,000 local homes. ๐๏ธ
๐ Read more: https://t.co/CgwlfRIEMX
We have signed a ten-year PPA and Optimisation Agreement, covering the 80.6MW Scurf Dyke Solar Farm and 8MW battery near Driffield, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. โ๏ธ๐
๐ป Learn more: https://t.co/wLj4Sk41Kd
60 YEAR MILESTONE
Europeโs largest generator of renewable energy has marked 60 years since its hydropower scheme near Aberystwyth was officially opened.
@StatkraftUK#Hydropower
https://t.co/4m4NwVYo85
We've signed a seven-year PPA with Luminous Energy, covering Bracon Ash Solar Farm. โ๏ธ
๐ "Finding new solutions to maximise the returns on behalf of our customers is in our DNA at Statkraft," says Michelle Lam, PPA Business Development Manager.
https://t.co/2GLTXp7ni5
Meet Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal - our new CEO! ๐๐
Birgitte was formerly our EVP in Nordics and is now succeeding Christian Rynning-Tรธnnesen who is stepping down after 14 years in the position.
๐๏ธ She will assume her new role as CEO on 1 April 2024.
https://t.co/HU9t9Iz9lY