Root-Power

🎶🔋 Root-Powers 2024 Wrapped 🎶🔋 As 2024 comes to an end, we want to take a look at the highlights that have made our first year one to remember. We're committed to our mission of spearheading the UK’s energy evolution by enabling investment in cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage Systems. Take a look through our Year-in-Review and check out everything Root-Power has to celebrate in 2024! Here's to making 2025 another chart-topper! 🎧

⚡ Capacity Market ⚡ This morning we've received confirmation that Root-Power have successfully prequalified 421MW of Battery Energy Storage projects for the upcoming T-4 Capacity Market Auction! Our Managing Director, Neil Brooks had this to say: "This is another critical milestone in delivering our vision for Root-Power, earlier this year we saw important changes to how Battery Energy Storage is considered by the Capacity Market and only a few days ago, the open letter published by NESO further emphasized the importance of projects which have obtained a Capacity Market Contract and how they will be considered in future connections reform. It is fantastic to see our plans aligning so closely with those of the industry bodies, thanks to our team for making this possible." If you want to read about the changes in how Battery Energy Storage is considered by the Capacity Market, our Head of Asset Management, Dan Moore, TMIET penned this article earlier in the year: https://lnkd.in/gaTid8Tj

Our Managing Director Neil Brooks has penned an open letter summarising what has been a monumental year for Root-Power. The letter outlines what has been achieved in 2024, what important industry changes might mean for our sector, and what is in store for Root-Power in 2025 and beyond.

⚡🔋 New Project Announcement ⚡🔋 We are pleased to announce that the planning permission for our Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Glasgow has been granted. This 50MW facility, with a storage capacity of 100MWh—sufficient to power 100,000 homes— will now move into the design and construction phase. Once operational this project, located near Ibrox in Glasgow City Center, will alleviate stress on the local grid during peak times, supporting Glasgow's growing energy needs and the Scottish Governments drive towards NetZero. Despite initial challenges in securing a suitable city-centre site and complex planning requirements, particularly given its proximity to Ibrox Stadium, we are on track to energise the facility by mid-2026. This milestone underscores our commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions and contributing to the UK's net-zero goals. We look forward to delivering a project that will significantly enhance energy resilience and sustainability in the region. Our Managing Director, Neil Brooks, had the following to say: “Moving this project into the detailed engineering phase is a key milestone for our business, we look forward to working with our partners and stakeholders as our delivery team progresses the site through construction so that it can join our growing portfolio of operational battery energy storage sites across the UK.” For more information, please visit our project page - https://lnkd.in/eE6zzZgC

Last night Sarah J Lightfoot (MPhys, MIET) & Francesca Saberton attended the Women in Energy Storage event hosted by JLL. They both enjoyed an evening of: 🔹 Industry Insights & M&A Trends: There were discussions exploring the latest M&A trends shaping the energy landscape. 🔹 Powerful Networking: Francesca and Sarah connected with like-minded professionals in energy storage, built meaningful relationships and fostered a supportive community of women driving change. 🔹 Inspiring Leadership Insights: During the evening they heard from accomplished women leaders in the energy storage sector. At Root-Power we're committed to driving change within the energy storage and wider energy sector to ensure that women can connect, share experiences, and build relationships. #womeninenergy #womeninenergystorage

🌟 Get to Know Francesca Saberton, Senior Planning Manager at Root-Power! 🌟 We are delighted to introduce Francesca, our Senior Planning Manager, who has been instrumental in driving the planning process for Root-Power’s diverse portfolio of energy projects. From origination to ready-to-build, Francesca leads our planning team with expertise and passion, helping achieve our ambitious goals in the energy sector. With a strong academic foundation in architecture and a master’s degree in International Planning and Sustainable Development, Francesca began her career as a Planning Engineer at Queequeg Renewables, where she gained valuable experience across Battery, Solar, and Onshore Wind projects. Francesca's extensive expertise spans: 🔹Town and Country Planning Act (TCPA) 🔹Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) 🔹Section 36 applications Most recently, as Planning Manager at our sister company YLEM Energy (July 2023 – July 2024), Francesca led the submission of more than 30 planning applications for projects totalling over 1GW of storage capacity—an extraordinary level of activity in the sector. Francesca’s comprehensive understanding of the complexities of energy project development and the evolving UK planning system makes her an invaluable part of our team at Root-Power. Join us in welcoming Francesca Saberton and stay tuned for updates on the exciting projects she’s helping to deliver! #EnergySector #RenewableEnergy #ProjectDevelopment #RootPower #BESS #EnergyStorage

📣 We're Live with a New Look! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our newly updated website: 🌐 www.root-power.com At Root-Power, we're committed to being industry-leaders in originating, developing, building and operating innovative Battery Energy Storage projects, and our new website reflects just that. With a fresh design and improved navigation, exploring our projects and resources is now easier than ever. Highlights Include: 👨👩👧👦 Our People Section ♻️ ESG 🤝 Dedicated Landowners & Community Section 🔋 Projects Section

Recently Root-Power Managing Director, Neil Brooks sat down with Cavendish to discuss the challenges and opportunities related to communicating to key stakeholders on BESS, as well as what is required from the government and the industry to establish a stable future for battery storage. In the clip below, Neil gives his thoughts on the cumulative impact of BESS developments and how our expert in-house team overcome these daily. #EnergySector #RenewableEnergy #ProjectDevelopment #RootPower #BESS #EnergyStorage

🌟 Get to Know Mike Carvell, Head of Contracts and Procurement at Root-Power! 🌟 We proudly introduce Mike Carvell, our accomplished Head of Contracts and Procurement at Root-Power. With over a decade of experience in the energy sector, Mike is a seasoned energy procurement specialist whose expertise has been pivotal in shaping the industry. Throughout his career, Mike has overseen the procurement and contracting for more than 650MW of flexible power generation and battery energy storage. His impressive portfolio includes negotiating multiple large-scale portfolio framework agreements and pioneering industry-first turnkey contracts. His strengths in project procurement, contract negotiation, and project delivery have greatly contributed to the successful execution of complex energy projects. Before joining Root-Power, Mike held key management roles, including: 🔹 Procurement Manager at YLEM Energy 🔹 Contracts Manager at Sembcorp UK 🔹 Contracts Manager at UK Power Reserve Mike’s strategic insights and dedication to excellence are invaluable to Root-Power’s mission. Join us in welcoming Mike Carvell and learn more about how his leadership drives our growth and innovation! #EnergySector #RenewableEnergy #ProjectDevelopment #RootPower #BESS #EnergyStorage

Our Managing Director, Neil Brooks, recently discussed the role of BESS in the UK's Energy Landscape moving forward after our sister business YLEM Energy, among a number of other businesses, received a Capacity Market Notice (CMN) from the National Energy System Operator (NESO) on 14 October. In the article, Neil emphasises the critical role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for grid stability and emergency responses. He highlights BESS's ability to rapidly respond in crises, enhance grid resilience, and support black-start capabilities during blackouts. However, Neil Brooks calls for urgent reforms, noting that lengthy grid connection delays and unimplemented NESO strategies hinder BESS deployment. Streamlining these processes and integrating BESS more strategically could strengthen the UK's energy resilience and ensure future reliability. Read the full article below.