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RO definition

What does RO mean? RO is an abbreviation used in energy regulation to mean, depending on context, either the Renewables Obligation or a Reliability Option. Renewables Obligation: a statutory obligation on licensed electricity suppliers in Great Britain and Northern Ireland to present Renewables Obligation Certificates (ROCs) or pay a buy‑out. It is made under the Electricity Act 1989 and secondary legislation (the Renewables Obligation Orders for England & Wales and Scotland, and the Northern Ireland Renewables Obligation Order). Ofgem administers the scheme (including NI administration). The scheme is closed to new generation (from 2017, subject to grace periods), but ongoing compliance, ROC trading and buy‑out/recycle...

UK battery energy storage projects: construction, contracting and risk allocation: co-location, performance warranties, recycling, software/IP, regulatory codes and disputes

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Practice notes

Introduction

Breakthroughs in energy storage, coupled with falling technology costs, are reshaping the global power market, putting storage firmly in the industry spotlight. This note centres on UK battery storage schemes, especially the market-specific construction considerations that arise, and are debated, when preparing and negotiating construction contracts for such schemes from a Developer and funder viewpoint.

For a broader primer on energy storage projects, see Practice Notes: Scaling up energy storage: revenue opportunities in Great Britain and Energy storage technologies in the UK.

For planning matters linked to energy storage, consult Practice Note: The planning regime for energy storage in England and Wales.

For regulatory and licensing topics affecting energy storage, refer to Practice Note: Energy storage—the evolving regulatory regime and renewable subsidy position.

For further detail on regulatory hurdles and prospects for storage projects, see also the textbook: Energy Storage: Legal and Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities.

Although the asset class has expanded significantly, the market has yet to settle on uniform approaches to some of these points, even if recurring themes can be seen across differing business models and participants. Accordingly parties should recognise evolving risk allocation trends while accommodating distinct project drivers and counterparties. Note as applicable...

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