FRV has submitted 1800 MW of fully permitted solar and battery energy storage projects to the UK’s Gate 2 window of the National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) Connection Reform process.
The portfolio, submitted through its majority-owned joint venture platform FRV Powertek, includes projects seeking advanced connection dates between 2026 and 2029, all targeting connection before 2030.
Among the largest schemes are the 400MW Bicker Fen, 400MW Stocking Pelham, 400MW Stow Manor, 200MW Ansty and 200MW Maes Melin BESS projects. The portfolio also features the 50MW Malice Farm hybrid solar and storage project, and two operationally protected 50MW/200MWh schemes – Hollybush and Dunbar – with connection dates in 2026 and 2027 respectively.
The submission reinforces FRV’s position as a leading developer in the UK’s energy transition, where it launched its first global storage plant, Holes Bay, in 2020. The company now operates three battery facilities – Holes Bay, Contego and Clay Tye – totalling 140MW/280MWh.
FRV UK managing director Tom Guilfoyle said: “The UK was where we began our energy storage journey, and submission of our pipeline marks a significant milestone for us. The Connection Reform presents an unprecedented opportunity to bring fully permitted, low-carbon infrastructure online faster – vital to our continuing commitment to support a more resilient, decarbonised and efficient electricity grid.”
FRV Powertek managing director Ravinder Shan added: “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.”
Fellow managing director Preeti Yardi said: “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 recognise these projects as vital investment opportunities that will boost local economies.”
FRV said the move underscores its long-term commitment to the UK as a strategic partner in the rollout of clean energy infrastructure.