The UK government’s National Wealth Fund has committed up to £200 million for the Thorpe Marsh battery energy storage system in Yorkshire, taking the project’s total investment to more than £1 billion. With capacity to supply clean electricity for over 785,000 homes, this flagship infrastructure demonstrates how sustainable construction integrates energy resilience into the built environment. By supporting renewable generation with large-scale storage, the project addresses embodied...

The UK’s largest battery energy storage project at Thorpe Marsh has secured £1bn in investment, enabling renewable energy distribution to more than 785,000 homes. This development highlights the critical role of sustainable infrastructure in reducing the carbon footprint of construction and strengthening the transition to net zero whole life carbon in national energy systems. Large-scale storage capacity supports low carbon design in electricity supply, underpinning cleaner operations for...

Recent investment in large-scale battery energy storage systems signals a decisive shift in how the built environment supports a cleaner grid. The Thorpe Marsh project in Yorkshire, now backed with £200m from the National Wealth Fund, will provide vital resilience for low carbon design and future net zero carbon buildings. Delivering stable energy at this scale underpins resource efficiency in construction supply chains, reducing the carbon footprint of construction by aligning green...

The UK’s largest battery energy storage project has secured £200 million in government funding, underscoring the role of green infrastructure in supporting a low carbon economy. Such projects are increasingly influencing sustainable building design by enabling construction to run on cleaner grids and helping deliver net zero carbon buildings with greater resilience. Large-scale storage capacity reduces the carbon footprint of construction supply chains by shifting reliance away from...

The UK’s push towards large-scale battery energy storage is reshaping environmental sustainability in construction and infrastructure. The £1bn Thorpe Marsh project in Yorkshire, set to become the country’s largest battery storage scheme, will support grid resilience and secure renewable energy supply for major developments. Alongside this, the Jones Bros project in Newport is advancing another of the UK’s largest schemes, underscoring the critical role of green infrastructure in the...

The UK construction sector is moving towards large-scale sustainable energy infrastructure. The £200m financing of the Thorpe Marsh battery project, backed by the National Wealth Fund, demonstrates investment needed to stabilise renewable power supply and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Battery energy storage systems support the resilience of power infrastructure that underpins energy-efficient buildings and green construction projects, enabling future-proofed grids aligned with net zero...

The UK has confirmed £1bn backing for the country’s largest battery energy storage system at Thorpe Marsh, capable of powering over 785,000 homes. Large-scale energy storage is becoming central to sustainable construction within energy infrastructure, supporting the transition to net zero Whole Life Carbon. Alongside this, Jones Bros has been appointed to deliver another BESS facility in Newport, reinforcing the role of low carbon design in modern green infrastructure projects addressing the...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has introduced a global standard for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in surveying. This connects directly with sustainable building design, where AI supports Whole Life Carbon Assessment, material selection, and lifecycle assessment. Embedding ethical guidance in digital tools ensures environmental sustainability in construction and strengthens sustainable construction practices. It also bolsters confidence that low carbon design...

The sensitive refurbishment of Custom House in London has been approved, marking a significant case of sustainable building design within a Grade I-listed heritage site. The redevelopment will incorporate energy-efficient buildings principles while protecting historical value, highlighting how whole life carbon assessment and embodied carbon reduction can be integrated into complex urban conservation projects. This type of eco-design for buildings demonstrates how low carbon design is becoming...

Europe is embracing measurable climate standards, as the Low Carbon Building Initiative granted its first certifications in Germany and Belgium. Projects such as The Stack in Munich and Luxia in Brussels are now recognised as low carbon buildings due to a rigorous Whole Life Carbon Assessment that covers embodied carbon in materials, operational use, and end‑of‑life demolition impacts. This highlights a shift toward verifiable sustainable building practices and greater accountability in...