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BW ESS secures international financing for 400 MW/1424 MWh Hams Hall BESS
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Fusion42 · 22 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
BW ESS has secured international debt financing from OCBC, Rabobank, and Societe Generale for its Hams Hall battery energy storage system in the UK, set to become Europe's largest operational BESS by megawatt-hour. The project aims to enhance UK grid resilience, integrate renewable energy, and support energy security with a capacity of up to 400 MW/1424 MWh.
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You can enter the UK energy storage market now as large-scale battery projects receive strong financing from international banks, proving growing investor confidence in grid-scale renewables. This funding opens direct routes to compete in contracts supporting grid reliability and renewable integration.
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