Malice Farm is a hybrid solar and battery energy storage project in the United Kingdom, being developed by FRV (Fotowatio Renewable Ventures) through its UK development platform FRV Powertek Limited.
The project comprises 50 MW of solar PV capacity with co-located battery energy storage. It is one of several projects FRV submitted to the NESO Gate 2 connection reform process in November 2025, seeking connection dates between 2026 and 2029.
Project Overview
- Project Name: Malice Farm Solar & BESS
- Developer: FRV Powertek Limited (FRV / Jameel Energy)
- Solar Capacity: 50 MW
- Storage Capacity: Co-located BESS (capacity TBC)
- Location: United Kingdom (exact location TBC)
- Status: 📋 Planning Permission Granted
- Target Connection: 2026-2029
Developer Background
FRV (Fotowatio Renewable Ventures) is a Spanish renewable energy company owned by Abdul Latif Jameel Energy. The company has a significant global portfolio of solar and battery storage projects.
FRV established its UK development platform FRV Powertek Limited in 2022 in partnership with Tyler Hill Partners, with a goal to build up to 1 GW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the UK. The platform's pipeline includes large-scale BESS projects such as Bicker Fen (400MW), Stocking Pelham (400MW), Stow Manor (400MW), Ansty (200MW), and Maes Melin (200MW).
In November 2025, FRV submitted 1.8 GW of solar and BESS projects to NESO's Gate 2 connection reform process, including Malice Farm. All submitted projects are fully permitted.
Project Significance
- Hybrid Generation: Combines solar PV with co-located storage, maximising grid utilisation
- Fully Permitted: Project has already secured planning permission
- Strategic Portfolio: Part of FRV's 1.8 GW UK pipeline
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Information compiled from FRV announcements and Renewables Now reporting. Last updated: 18 April 2026.