Jul 24, 2025
RWE approved a 180-MW solar project in the UK that includes energy storage.
German energy company RWE AG has received planning approval for its Byers Gill solar and storage project in the UK, making it the largest approved co-located solar and battery storage project in the nation.
Situated between Stockton and Darlington in North East England, the project will feature a 180-MW solar farm paired with a 180-MW battery energy storage system. RWE submitted the planning application in February 2024, and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero granted consent on Wednesday.
“This recent approval further strengthens RWE’s solar and battery storage development efforts in the UK, aiding the country's energy security goals,” stated Adam Swarbrick, RWE UK Head of Solar and Storage, who also noted that the company's next step is to aim for a successful internal investment decision.
In the UK, RWE is constructing 11 solar projects and has recently launched its first UK solar site, Langford. Together, these projects account for 577 MW of solar capacity and 105 MW of co-located battery storage.
Situated between Stockton and Darlington in North East England, the project will feature a 180-MW solar farm paired with a 180-MW battery energy storage system. RWE submitted the planning application in February 2024, and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero granted consent on Wednesday.
“This recent approval further strengthens RWE’s solar and battery storage development efforts in the UK, aiding the country's energy security goals,” stated Adam Swarbrick, RWE UK Head of Solar and Storage, who also noted that the company's next step is to aim for a successful internal investment decision.
In the UK, RWE is constructing 11 solar projects and has recently launched its first UK solar site, Langford. Together, these projects account for 577 MW of solar capacity and 105 MW of co-located battery storage.