SSE charges into energy storage market with 50MW battery project in Wiltshire

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Energy giant eyes increasing role for battery storage and flexible energy assets in its portfolio in the coming years

SSE has announced its first foray into the burgeoning battery storage market, yesterday unveiling plans to develop a 50MW facility in Salisbury, Wiltshire, over the next 18 months. The energy giant,...

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