battery storage
7Dec-23

Innovate project (HIGHESS) wins £1.4M for 2nd life mini-grid  in Sub-Sahara Africa

AceOn Group, UK renewable energy and battery specialists, are very pleased to announce that its development of ‘HIGHESS’ has been awarded significant grant funding from Innovate UK. This transformative project is set to revolutionise energy access in Sub-Saharan Africa. Commencing in May 2024, this two-year project, led by AceOn as the primary partner, is a synergy of innovation and sustainability aimed at developing high-capacity flexible energy storage systems (HIGHESS). AceOn's pivotal role in HIGHESS is complemented by strategic partnerships with In2tec, a...

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25Aug-23

AceOn MD to deliver keynote speech at University solar energy event

The managing director of a Midlands-based renewable energy and battery specialist company will be delivering the opening keynote speech at a special one-day solar energy technology and training event being held at University of Wolverhampton later this month. Mark Thompson, who heads up AceOn Group which has bases in Telford and Solihull, will be giving the opening keynote address at the SETechTra Project event on August 31 at the University’s Springfield Campus. The SETechTra event is the culmination of a three-year project...

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8Aug-23

5 Key Benefits of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)  

Installing battery energy storage improves your use of renewable energy, offers a backup power source, means less dependence on the grid, reduces your carbon footprint, and offers long-term cost savings. Find out more about the benefits of BESS in this article.  Whether you are looking to streamline your business or are keen to improve the energy efficiency of your home, investing in battery energy storage is potentially a great option for you.   At AceOn, we work at the cutting edge of BESS...

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31Jul-23

AceOn shortlisted for premier export award

Growing UK renewable energy and battery specialist AceOn has been shortlisted for a top prize in one of the country’s most prestigious awards schemes. The company is a finalist for the exporter of the year title at the Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards. It will compete against 10 other firms from across the country for the title – sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade - with the winners being announced at a gala awards night at the Grosvenor House...

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House roof with regenerative energy system - Solar panels
18Jul-23

Is Solar Energy Worth it in UK Homes?

Given the continual rise of the cost of living in the UK, you might be looking at ways to reduce your monthly expenditure, particularly when it comes to spending money on energy. Many homeowners look to solar panels to reduce their dependence on the National Grid and to get much of their energy directly from the sun. But is solar energy worth it in UK homes? We take a closer look at some of the pros and cons of turning...

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28Jun-23

Electrification and sustainability conference is a big success

We were delighted to attend a major conference for regional business leaders on electrification and sustainability at Telford College. The event – hailed a ‘tremendous success’ - marked the official launch of a new Telford Electrification Network Group (TenG) – designed to build on some of the debates kick-started at the conference. The event was run in association with WMG at the University of Warwick, Telford Business Board and Telford & Wrekin Council, and included presentations from high-profile guest speakers, plus interactive...

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AceOn battery energy storage container installed at commercial dock site
27Jun-23

Microgrids and their role in battery energy storage

At AceOn, we’re at the cutting edge of battery energy storage development in the UK. We are constantly impressed by the ways in which other firms and government agencies look to harness renewable energy to ensure a greener future for us all. With that in mind, we want to provide you with a brief introduction to microgrids and the potential role that they can play in battery energy storage when deployed in the UK. What is a microgrid? The main role of...

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15Jun-23

BESS: An Innovative Solution to the Climate Crisis

For the global community to successfully mitigate the climate crisis, we need more than one solution, there’s no doubt about it. But at AceOn, we take heart from the fact that a number of governments in different parts of the world now recognise the huge impact that battery energy storage systems (BESS for short) can play in turning the tide. Learn more about how BESS is an innovative solution to the climate crisis and how such systems can transform the...

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23May-23

How Does Battery Storage Work? The Basics

Keen to learn more about battery energy storage? This explainer article introduces the basics behind battery energy storage systems (BESS), breaking down how they work in practice when installed residentially or industrially. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) have the potential to transform the way that people in the UK draw and store energy. But how do these systems work and what are their benefits? Read on to learn the basics of battery energy storage systems. What is battery storage? Battery storage is a...

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