Energy Storage News
11 February 2026
BESS financing benefitting from other clean energy segment struggles, US uncertainty, Fidra CEO says
Why It Matters for ITAD
UK-based ITAD businesses should monitor this development closely.
Owner-operator Fidra Energy came out of virtually nowhere to be building one of Europe's largest BESS in the UK, the 1.4GW/3.1GWh Thorpe Marsh project. We catch up with CEO Chris Elder, about its strategy and projects but also broader BESS and clean energy financing trends.
Key Takeaways
- • BESS financing benefitting from other clean energy segment struggles, US uncertainty, Fidra CEO says.
