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🌟 Get to Know Dan Moore, TMIET, Head of Asset Management at Root-Power! 🌟 We are thrilled to introduce Dan, our talented Head of Asset Management at Root-Power! With over 15 years of diverse experience in the power generation industry, Dan brings a wealth of knowledge in traditional generation, renewables, and energy storage. Previously, Dan was an Asset Manager at Gore Street Capital, the UK’s first London Stock Exchange-listed energy storage fund, where he successfully managed energy storage assets across five power grids, totalling over 250MW. His role involved optimising fleet performance to maximise revenues, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and supporting the delivery of BESS safety improvements and technical initiatives. A trained engineer with qualifications in electrical and mechanical engineering, Dan has further honed his expertise through industry-recognized bodies such as IOSH, CITB, APM, and C&G. Dan’s deep technical knowledge and strategic approach to asset management make him a vital addition to the Root-Power team. Join us in welcoming Dan Moore, and stay tuned for more updates as we continue to grow and innovate! #EnergySector #RenewableEnergy #ProjectDevelopment #RootPower #BESS #EnergyStorage

🔋 What will the proposed changes to the NPPF mean for the battery storage sector? Our Managing Director, Neil Brooks, has written an article for Current-news.co.uk exploring how the changes could help grow the sector.   In the article, Neil dives into the UK Government’s proposed revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and how the UK battery storage sector stands on the cusp of a transformative era.   However, Neil believes there are still several barriers that hinder the wider adoption of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the UK, and he calls for specific support for the deployment of BESS technology.   👉 Read the full article below:

Our Managing Director, Neil Brooks has been invited to speak at 'Battery Storage Unplugged' on Thursday 12th September at 11 am GMT. This LinkedIn live event will explore the key strategies to successfully communicate battery storage and how to increase public, stakeholder and political awareness of its importance. At Root-Power we're committed to raising public awareness of this technology and why the UK needs it. You can sign up using the post below. #BESS #LinkedInLive #batterystorage

🚀 Root-Power's Market-Leading End-to-End Approach to Battery Energy Storage ⚡️ At Root-Power our expert in-house team lead the industry with a comprehensive approach to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), covering every stage from concept to completion. Our services include: 🔹 Origination: Identifying optimal sites and securing necessary approvals. 🔹 Development: Designing tailored energy solutions, ensuring feasibility and obtaining permits. 🔹 Construction: Managing projects with precision, prioritizing safety and sustainability. 🔹 Operations: Using AI for remote monitoring, regular maintenance, and system optimisation. Our in-house expertise and extensive portfolio exceeding 2GW set us apart as market leaders in the UK. 🌍🔋 #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #Sustainability #BESS

Read our Managing Director Neil Brooks thoughts on the latest changes to the NPPF and what it could mean for Battery Energy Storage developments, in Energy-Storage.news and Current-news.co.uk 👇

Love to see this from our Head of Development Sarah J Lightfoot (MPhys, MIET)! At Root-Power we are strong advocates for encouraging diversity in our sector, only by bringing new perspectives, challenging old ideas and increasing the talent pool we can draw from, can we deliver NetZero and a more sustainable future! #sustainability #bess #stem #rootpower #womeninrenewables #solar

🌟 Get to Know Sarah J Lightfoot (MPhys, MIET), Head of Development at Root-Power! 🌟 We are excited to introduce Sarah, our dynamic Head of Development. Sarah brings an impressive academic and professional background to our team, holding a first-class master’s degree in physics from Durham University. Sarah's journey in the energy sector began as a Grid Connections consultant at TNEI Group. Here, she advised investors on battery storage and wind portfolio acquisitions connected to the UK's transmission and distribution networks, conducted technical feasibility studies, and provided expert advice on the viability of energy projects. At YLEM Energy, Sarah led the Battery Storage Development team. She was instrumental in overseeing the origination, design, and development of distribution-connected energy storage assets. Her leadership was pivotal in managing a team dedicated to delivering YLEM Energy’s ambitious Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) plans. Sarah’s extensive experience and leadership in the energy sector make her a valuable asset to Root-Power. Join us in welcoming Sarah Lightfoot to our team and stay tuned for more updates on our senior leadership team! #EnergySector #RenewableEnergy #ProjectDevelopment #RootPower #BESS #EnergyStorage

🚨 40 Planning Applications! 🚨 Today we are excited to make this major project announcement, at Root-Power we've partnered with 5 leading planning consultancies to progress 40 individual planning applications across the UK for battery energy storage projects. The 40 projects range from 10MW to 100MW and 2hr to 4hr duration, originated and developed by our in house team. Each consultancy has been awarded between 6 and 10 individual projects with the expectation the applications are submitted in the coming months with planning decisions expected throughout the remainder of 2024 and early 2025. Neil Brooks, our Managing Director shared his thoughts: "This is a very exciting time for Root-Power as we take the next step in our mission to establish ourselves as one of the largest owner-operators of energy storage systems in the UK. Having 40 applications progress simultaneously shows the capabilities of our team to originate and develop these opportunities at scale, this will be a monumental effort unparalelled in our sector." At Root-Power we look forward to seeing this portfolio develop and working with our partners to achieve our aims PWA Planning Clive Fagg RCA Regeneration Limited Lanpro ELG Planning #BESS #Sustainability https://lnkd.in/eNMwN2d8

🚀 Another Exciting Partnership Announcement 🌱 We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Sodali & Co as our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) consultant on a multi-year retainer. This partnership marks a significant step forward in our mission to develop a market-leading ESG policy and contribute to a sustainable future for the UK’s energy landscape. 🌿 Key Highlights: 🔹 Appointment of Sodali & Co: With over 50 years of experience in blue-chip ESG, Sodali & Co will support Root-Power in creating a comprehensive and mature ESG policy. 🔹 Sustainability Framework: Sodali & Co will help us establish a clear direction for our sustainability framework, aligning it with our mission and values. 🔹 Data-Driven Approach: We aim to produce our first sustainability report for FY2025, backed by high-quality data and robust reporting structures. Neil Brooks, our Managing Director, shared his excitement: “We are delighted to have appointed Sodali & Co to help Root-Power develop a market-leading ESG strategy. Their extensive experience and specialist team will allow us to better demonstrate and review our ESG credentials at such a critical time.” Charles Nelson, Managing Director at Sodali & Co, also expressed his enthusiasm: “We’re delighted to be working with Root-Power and YLEM as they advance and strengthen their ESG policies. We’re excited to help them build a foundation of best-practice that supports their current business objectives while preparing them for the wider strategic transformation of sustainability data and climate transition planning.” We look forward to this partnership and the positive impact it will have on our journey toward a greener, more sustainable future. #RootPower #Sustainability #ESG #SodaliandCo #GreenEnergy #SustainableFuture #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition #ClimateReporting

We're pleased to announce we have appointed Eclipse Power Networks and RJ Power to support our new battery storage project in Coryton. Construction is still underway with the BESS scheduled to become operational in early 2025. Eclipse Power Networks, has been appointed as the independent distribution network operator (IDNO) at Coryton Park. Its role will be to adopt part of the private and distribution networks being installed as part of the project, owning and operating it for the lifetime of the project. RJ Power will act as the independent connection provider (ICP) at the site in Essex. As an ICP, they will be the contractor responsible for the design and construction of the grid connection at the energy park, eventually adopted by Eclipse Power Networks. Neil Brooks, Managing Director of Root-Power, said: “We are excited to be working with both Eclipse and RJ Power to support and strengthen our Coryton Project and continue our mission to support the UK’s energy transition. By utilising an IDNO we have been able to accelerate the connection timeframe for our project at Coryton Energy Park, and through the added flexibility of partnering with Eclipse Power, our ICP, RJ Power, have been able to design the connection with far more efficiency and cost-effectiveness than might otherwise be possible.