Should landowners consider a large-scale battery storage system?

Landowners are urged to think carefully before signing up with developers seeking secure sites for large-scale battery storage systems. The concept is similar to diesel generator schemes and is driven by a National Grid project to balance electricity supplies during times of peak demand.

Where should a 10MW battery storage barn be located?

Property consultancy Alder King, for example, is working with energy developer Green Hedge to find suitable agricultural sites (ideally within 1km of a substation) of at least 0.1ha for its 10,000sq ft (929sq m) 10MW battery storage barns.

Why are we Building 900 MW solar & battery storage assets?

We know that tackling climate change requires another fundamental shift in the energy system. That’s why we’re building a 900 MW portfolio of utility-scale solar and battery storage assets by 2026. These investments will help to transform the UK’s energy landscape.

Why should you invest in solar and battery storage?

We’ll connect some of the country’s biggest businesses to zero-carbon solar energy; while using battery storage to help the grid manage the challenges of moving towards intermittent renewable energy generation. We’re looking for locations for our solar and battery storage investments.

Will Belectric sell a 25-year lease for £1?

It is also offering to sell the building back for £1 at the end of the 25-year lease. Solar developer Belectric is looking for sites of at least 0.4ha to build its containerised battery systems, offering “highly competitive” rents, quick construction and minimal disruption.

Are batteries balancing grid supplies?

But balancing grid supplies with batteries is still relatively new and only a few trial systems are operational, such as UK Power Networks’ 10MW trial complex, consisting of 3,000 lithium-ion batteries.