Core Insights - Elements Green has secured £140 million in debt financing for its 360MW/720MWh battery storage project in Staythorpe, Nottinghamshire, marking a significant milestone in its transition to a large independent power producer (IPP) [1] - Gresham House Energy Storage Fund (GRID) has raised £8.6 million in equity investment to expand its Glassenbury battery project, increasing its storage capacity from 38 MWh to 110 MWh [2] - GRID anticipates a 22% increase in its share of EBITDA over the project's lifecycle due to the expansion, with a positive impact on the net asset value (NAV) expected to be reported in September 2025 [3] Group 1: Elements Green - The Staythorpe project is under construction and is expected to be operational by mid-2027, providing essential grid balancing capabilities and supporting the UK's long-term net-zero emissions goals [1] - The project has a solid commercial foundation, including a 15-year capacity market contract and a long-term revenue guarantee agreement with EDF, enhancing its financing capabilities [1] - Mitie is responsible for engineering and construction services, utilizing the latest battery storage technology from Hecate Energy [1] Group 2: Gresham House Energy Storage Fund (GRID) - The Glassenbury project expansion has received planning approval, with construction set to begin in July and completion targeted for December 2025 [2] - The new equity investment allows UAB E Energy Invest (EEI) to acquire a 35% stake in the Glassenbury project, while GRID retains a 65% indirect ownership [2] - GRID plans to initiate seven additional expansion projects in 2025 and early 2026, funded through refinancing, which will significantly enhance the overall value of its portfolio [3] Group 3: Strategic Partnerships - GRID has signed a series of revenue optimization agreements with Statkraft for its existing 412MW battery storage asset portfolio, ensuring minimum income guarantees to support further expansion and refinancing [4] - Statkraft will leverage its expertise in asset optimization and algorithmic trading to enhance the performance of GRID's asset portfolio, which now exceeds 3GW under management in the UK [5]