Core Viewpoint - The establishment of Fidra Energy by EIG marks a significant development in the European battery energy storage sector, with ambitious plans to develop major battery storage projects in the UK and beyond by 2030 [2][3]. Group 1: Project Developments - Fidra Energy is developing three major battery storage projects in the UK: the Thorpe Marsh project (1.45GW/3.3GWh), the Bicker Fen 1&2 project (1.2GW/2.4GWh, in planning), and the West Burton C project (0.5GW/1.1GWh) [2][5]. - The Thorpe Marsh project is set to be the largest battery storage project in the UK, located near a former coal power station and adjacent to a major substation of the UK National Grid [5]. - The West Burton C project is strategically located near existing gas power plants and a proposed nuclear fusion facility [7]. Group 2: Project Milestones - The Thorpe Marsh project received planning approval from Doncaster City Council in January 2025, with commercial operations expected to commence in Q4 2027 [4][8]. - The West Burton C project secured a 15-year contract for 500MW capacity in the National Energy System Operator (NESO) capacity T-4 auction in March 2025, with final investment decisions anticipated in late 2025 [9].