Construction of the Indian Queens solar and battery project began in May 2026 and is expected to take around a year, with grid connection scheduled for the first half of 2027. The development comprises a 67.96 MW solar installation with expected annual generation of around 60 GWh, co-located with battery storage to improve asset performance and grid integration, following a model already established in the region.
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Offtake was secured through a corporate power purchase agreement, providing long-term revenue visibility and strengthening the project's bankability. A capacity market contract adds a further revenue stream. The co-located battery energy storage system has a capacity of 95 MWh, allowing the operator to optimise power delivery, participate in ancillary services markets and improve overall asset flexibility.
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"The structure provides both generation and flexibility, supporting stable revenues and aligning with evolving market requirements. We also get generation and storage on a single grid connection, making much more efficient use of the grid infrastructure," says Mark Evans, Vice President and Head of UK and Ireland at European Energy. (hcn)
