Powering a sustainable future with 317.5MW energised during a groundbreaking summer

As the days become shorter, the role of renewable energy has never been more important as we look ahead to a winter of increased reliance on fossil fuels and expensive energy bills. But the light must always follow the dark, and with a summer to celebrate for the UK renewable energy industry, we’re delighted to share that Harmony Energy energised an unprecedented five BESS sites totalling 317.5MW (635MWh) during the summer of 2023.

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Powering a sustainable future with 317.5MW energised during a groundbreaking summer

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