Energy storage has emerged as the cornerstone of the energy transition in the UK and Ireland.
In an exclusive interview with Strategic Energy Europe, Neil Evans , Territority Manager UK & Ireland at GoodWe, emphasizes that "the key trend is the co-location of solar plants with large-scale energy storage systems (BES), optimizing both energy production and management. The growing demand for storage solutions is no coincidence.
The UK"s grid capacity limitations have driven both utility-scale and commercial solar projects to increasingly integrate advanced storage systems. The target for solar energy connected to the transmission grid is set at 17 GW by 2035, a figure industry experts consider insufficient.
"We need to raise that target and allocate more capacity for batteries, as the projected additional capacity between 2030 and 2035 is less than 2 GW.
This is extraordinary, considering there are already individual projects exceeding 1 GW, representatives from Solar Energy UK told this portal. On the commercial and industrial front, GoodWe sees strong momentum.
"We"re seeing significant interest in co-located C&I storage systems, ranging from AC-coupled solutions of 260 kWh for battery storage to DC-coupled configurations of 100 kWh," Neil Evans points out. The residential segment is also experiencing rapid growth. "We"re currently seeing around 20,000 residential installations per month in the UK, which already amounts to nearly 90,000 new systems between January and April this year, highlights the GoodWe executive during his exclusive interview with Strategic Energy Europe at Intersolar 2025.
Regulatory Outlook: How Policies Are Driving the Growth of Energy Storage Market projections indicate that the large-scale deployment of storage solutions will be essential to achieving the additional 45 GW of renewable capacity targeted by 2030. From a policy perspective, the UK government has relaxed planning regulations and expanded the Contracts for Difference (CfD) program, enabling the addition of 3.3 GW of new solar projects across 93 initiatives.Evans, describes this as a
"real boost driven by government policy. "Government support is critical, and Solar Energy UK has played a key role in bringing these proposals to the table.This collaboration has helped revise and improve energy policies,
he adds. GoodWe"s Strategic Bet: A Comprehensive Portfolio GoodWe"s strategy in the UK and Ireland focuses on a diversified portfolio covering the utility, commercial & industrial (C&I), and residential sectors. "All sectors involving energy storage utility, C&I, and residential are booming right now in the UK and Ireland.They continue to grow rapidly, and GoodWe is perfectly positioned with a comprehensive product range to serve all these markets," says Evans.
"We offer a wide range of solutions that cater to all market segments.Our UT series is designed for the utility-scale sector, while our hybrid inverters cover power ranges from 3 kW to 100 kW.
We also provide cabinet-based battery storage solutions, and will be offering containerized solutions he adds.
Intersolar 2025: Launching Products That Set New Industry Trends At Intersolar 2025, GoodWe reinforced its market leadership by unveiling a series of innovative energy storage and management solutions.Among the highlights was its new
all-in-one residential system for single-phase applications, a cutting-edge development designed to simplify the integration of storage with distributed generation. For large-scale projects, GoodWe introduced its Lynx D high-voltage three-phase batteries, compatible with both three-phase inverters and hybrid DC-to-DC charging solutions, significantly expanding integration possibilities for complex projects. The company also showcased its 320 kW and 350 kW inverters, ideal for utility-scale applications with MVS stations, and infrastructure solutions such as weather-resistant, globally certified solar carports, specifically designed for urban and commercial environments. In the industrial storage segment, the company exhibited its cabinet-based systems starting at 100 kWh, including AC-coupled configurations and its flagship 120 kW PCS with a 260 kWh battery, tailored for high-demand industrial applications.GoodWe also highlighted its
GT string inverter series, ranging from 100 to 120 kW, designed to meet the needs of large-scale C&I projects. "At GoodWe, we are committed to delivering fully integrated solutions that combine advanced technology with expert technical support, Evans affirms.As part of this strategy, the company continues to invest in cutting-edge technologies, including
BIPV (Building-Integrated Photovoltaics), heat pumps, EV chargers, and smart home energy management systems, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of scalable, end-to-end solutions.
Por Florencia Guglielmetti
Por Energía Estratégica
Por Matías Medinilla
Por Emilia Lardizabal
