{"id":21625,"date":"2025-11-11T07:21:39","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T06:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frv.com\/?p=21625"},"modified":"2025-11-11T09:07:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T08:07:05","slug":"frv-announces-submission-of-1-8-gw-of-bess-and-solar-projects-to-the-uks-gate-2-window-of-nesos-connection-reform-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frv.com\/en\/frv-announces-submission-of-1-8-gw-of-bess-and-solar-projects-to-the-uks-gate-2-window-of-nesos-connection-reform-process\/","title":{"rendered":"FRV announces submission of 1.8 GW of BESS and solar projects to the UK\u2019s Gate 2 Window of NESO\u2019s Connection Reform Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FRV, through its majority owned development platform, FRV Powertek Limited, has submitted a portfolio of BESS and Solar assets, with a combined capacity of 1.8GW, to the UK\u2019s Gate 2 Window of the NESO\u2019s Connection Reform Process.<\/li>\n<li>All of the projects are fully permitted and are seeking advanced connection dates pre-2030.<\/li>\n<li>FRV strengthens its commitment to the UK, which hosts FRV\u2019s first-ever BESS project and a 140MW \/ 280MWh operational BESS portfolio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>London, 11th November 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/frv.com\/en\">Fotowatio Renewable Ventures<\/a> (FRV), a leading developer of sustainable energy solutions, and part of <a href=\"https:\/\/alj.com\/en\/energy-and-environmental-services\/energy-overview\/\">Jameel Energy<\/a>, has, through its majority owned joint venture platform, FRV Powertek, submitted a portfolio of 1.8GW of fully permitted renewable and battery energy storage projects to the UK\u2019s Gate 2 window of the NESO\u2019s Connection Reform process. These projects are seeking advanced connection dates pre-2030, with proposed connection dates through 2026 to 2029.<\/p>\n<p>The portfolio includes both solar plants and battery energy storage systems (BESS), consolidating FRV\u2019s role as one of the key players in the UK energy sector. Amongst the most prominent projects are the Bicker Fen (400 MW), Stocking Pelham (400 MW), Stow Manor (400 MW), Ansty (200 MW) and Maes Melin (200 MW) BESS projects.&nbsp; &nbsp;In addition, the Malice Farm project will combine 50 MW solar generation with storage, representing a further step in the integration of hybrid and flexible solutions. The portfolio also includes the 50MW \/ 200MWh Hollybush and 50MW \/ 200MWh Dunbar projects, each with protected connection dates in 2026 and 2027 respectively.<\/p>\n<p>This pipeline reinforces FRV\u2019s strategic position in the United Kingdom, the country where it inaugurated its first global storage plant, Holes Bay, in 2020. Since then, the company has brought into operation three facilities: Holes Bay, Contego and Clay Tye, reaching a total of 140 MW \/ 280 MWh in operation.<\/p>\n                <div class=\"sh-quote\">\n                    <div class=\"sh-quote-content\">\n                        The UK was where we began our energy storage journey, and submission of our pipeline marks a significant milestone for us and is a vital step forward for the growth of our portfolio in the UK. The Connection Reform presents an unprecedent opportunity to bring fully permitted, low carbon infrastructure online faster \u2013 vital to our continuing commitment to support a more resilient, decarbonized and efficient electricity grid energy mix, to accelerate a path to a secure, net-zero future.                    <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"sh-quote-name\">\n                            Tom Guilfoyle                        <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"sh-quote-position\">\n                            Managing Director FRV United Kingdom                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                <div class=\"sh-quote\">\n                    <div class=\"sh-quote-content\">\n                        The 1.8GW portfolio of projects that have been submitted into the Gate 2 Grid reform process are protected, significantly advanced and will be ready to build once we receive firm connection dates from NESO.                    <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"sh-quote-name\">\n                            Ravinder Shan                        <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"sh-quote-position\">\n                            Managing Director of FRV Powertek Limited                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                <div class=\"sh-quote\">\n                    <div class=\"sh-quote-content\">\n                        The level of maturity of the projects, is the result of the work and the commitment of all the team involved over the last couple of years, together with the strong commitment of local communities that recognize these projects as vital investment opportunities, that will boost local economies.&nbsp;                    <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"sh-quote-name\">\n                            Preeti Yardi                        <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"sh-quote-position\">\n                            Managing Director of FRV Powertek                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With this announcement, FRV reaffirms its commitment to the United Kingdom\u2019s energy transition and its role as a strategic partner in the deployment of clean and next-generation infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sh-imagefull aligncenter wp-image-21626 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/frv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Contego-battery-energy-storage-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"BESS Facitlity from FRV\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Contego-battery-energy-storage-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/frv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Contego-battery-energy-storage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/frv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Contego-battery-energy-storage-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/frv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Contego-battery-energy-storage-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/frv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Contego-battery-energy-storage-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/frv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Contego-battery-energy-storage-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FRV, through its majority owned development platform, FRV Powertek Limited, has submitted a portfolio of BESS and Solar assets, with a combined capacity of 1.8GW, to the UK\u2019s Gate 2 Window of the NESO\u2019s Connection Reform Process. 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assets, with a combined capacity of 1.8GW, to the UK\u2019s Gate 2 Window of the NESO\u2019s Connection Reform Process.<\/li>\n<li>All of the projects are fully permitted and are seeking advanced connection dates pre-2030.<\/li>\n<li>FRV strengthens its commitment to the UK, which hosts FRV\u2019s first-ever BESS project and a 140MW \/ 280MWh operational BESS portfolio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>London, 11th November 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/frv.com\/en\">Fotowatio Renewable Ventures<\/a> (FRV), a leading developer of sustainable energy solutions, and part of <a href=\"https:\/\/alj.com\/en\/energy-and-environmental-services\/energy-overview\/\">Jameel Energy<\/a>, has, through its majority owned joint venture platform, FRV Powertek, submitted a portfolio of 1.8GW of fully permitted renewable and battery energy storage projects to the UK\u2019s Gate 2 window of the NESO\u2019s Connection Reform process. These projects are seeking advanced connection dates pre-2030, with proposed connection dates through 2026 to 2029.<\/p>\n<p>The portfolio includes both solar plants and battery energy storage systems (BESS), consolidating FRV\u2019s role as one of the key players in the UK energy sector. Amongst the most prominent projects are the Bicker Fen (400 MW), Stocking Pelham (400 MW), Stow Manor (400 MW), Ansty (200 MW) and Maes Melin (200 MW) BESS projects.&nbsp; &nbsp;In addition, the Malice Farm project will combine 50 MW solar generation with storage, representing a further step in the integration of hybrid and flexible solutions. The portfolio also includes the 50MW \/ 200MWh Hollybush and 50MW \/ 200MWh Dunbar projects, each with protected connection dates in 2026 and 2027 respectively.<\/p>\n<p>This pipeline reinforces FRV\u2019s strategic position in the United Kingdom, the country where it inaugurated its first global storage plant, Holes Bay, in 2020. Since then, the company has brought into operation three facilities: Holes Bay, Contego and Clay Tye, reaching a total of 140 MW \/ 280 MWh in operation.<\/p>\n                <div class=\"sh-quote\">\n                    <div class=\"sh-quote-content\">\n                        The UK was where we began our energy storage journey, and submission of our pipeline marks a significant milestone for us and is a vital step forward for the growth of our portfolio in the UK. The Connection Reform presents an unprecedent opportunity to bring fully permitted, low carbon infrastructure online faster \u2013 vital to our continuing commitment to support a more resilient, decarbonized and efficient electricity grid energy mix, to accelerate a path to a secure, net-zero future.                    <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"sh-quote-name\">\n                            Tom Guilfoyle                        <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"sh-quote-position\">\n                            Managing Director FRV United Kingdom                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                <div class=\"sh-quote\">\n                    <div class=\"sh-quote-content\">\n                        The 1.8GW portfolio of projects that have been submitted into the Gate 2 Grid reform process are protected, significantly advanced and will be ready to build once we receive firm connection dates from NESO.                    <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"sh-quote-name\">\n                            Ravinder Shan                        <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"sh-quote-position\">\n                            Managing Director of FRV Powertek Limited                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                <div class=\"sh-quote\">\n                    <div class=\"sh-quote-content\">\n                        The level of maturity of the projects, is the result of the work and the commitment of all the team involved over the last couple of years, together with the strong commitment of local communities that recognize these projects as vital investment opportunities, that will boost local economies.&nbsp;                    <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"sh-quote-name\">\n                            Preeti Yardi                        <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"sh-quote-position\">\n                            Managing Director of FRV Powertek                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With this announcement, FRV reaffirms its commitment to the United Kingdom\u2019s energy transition and its role as a strategic partner in the deployment of clean and next-generation infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sh-imagefull aligncenter wp-image-21626 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/frv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Contego-battery-energy-storage-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"BESS Facitlity from FRV\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Contego-battery-energy-storage-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/frv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Contego-battery-energy-storage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/frv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Contego-battery-energy-storage-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/frv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Contego-battery-energy-storage-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/frv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Contego-battery-energy-storage-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/frv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Contego-battery-energy-storage-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n","search_term":"BESS, United Kingdom","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/frv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21625","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/frv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/frv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21625"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/frv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21625\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21628,"href":"https:\/\/frv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21625\/revisions\/21628"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21626"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/frv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21625"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21625"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21625"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}