SSE Renewables, a leading renewable energy company in the UK, has announced the transfer of SSE's Solar and Battery team to its Renewables division. The move comes as SSE Renewables looks to deliver its near 2GW pipeline of projects in the UK and Ireland, as well as expand into Europe. The Solar and Battery team, previously part of SSE's Enterprise division, will bring their expertise in solar and battery storage to SSE Renewables with immediate effect.
The Solar and Battery division will continue to be led by its Director, Richard Cave-Bigley, as part of SSE Renewables. The division will work to develop the pipeline of projects and help SSE Renewables grow its market share in both solar and battery technologies. Finlay McCutcheon, Director of Onshore Renewables (Europe) SSE Renewables, expressed his excitement over the integration of the Solar and Battery team into the company's Renewables division, saying:
“The people, plans and pipeline Solar and Battery already have in place is impressive and we can collectively scale up our combined ambitions to grow our market share in both technologies.”
He also emphasized the importance of solar and battery storage technologies in achieving the goal of net zero emissions, stating:
“Both solar and battery technology complement our offerings in onshore wind and hydro and bring us greater portfolio diversity. Solar is now a cost-effective low carbon technology with huge potential in its markets both domestically and internationally; and battery storage is a key part of the net zero jigsaw, thanks to its ability to store and discharge energy when most needed by the grid.”
The integration of the Solar and Battery team into SSE Renewables marks a significant step in the company's effort to provide sustainable, low carbon energy solutions to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. With its diverse portfolio of renewable energy technologies, including wind, hydro, solar, and battery storage, SSE Renewables is well-positioned to lead the transition to a cleaner, greener future.
