Anesco obtains approval for Aberdeenshire battery project

• Work is expected to be completed by 2024

Anesco has obtained intending approval from Aberdeenshire Council to construct a 50MW battery storage facility near the village of Rothienorman in North East Scotland.

The site is the first one to be established by Anesco in Scotland as well as forms part of greater than 440MW of new solar as well as storage space projects the firm currently has at the preparation or prepared to construct stage in the UK.

Situated on low-grade farming land, the site remains in close distance to Rothienorman substation. As soon as complete, the battery energy storage system will consist of 15 battery rows. It will supply flexibility services to National Grid, aiding balance energy supply and also demand as well as sustaining the UK's shift to renewable resource.

The installment will certainly have a life-span of 40 years after which time the land will be gone back to its natural state. Substantial environmental enhancements will be made to the site, accomplishing a biodiversity net gain of nearly 50%.

This will certainly include planting of native trees along boundaries and down the length of the eastern side of the build site as well as the creation of a wildflower meadow. The remainder of the site will additionally be retained for farming use.

Work with the Rothienorman site is anticipated to obtain in progress next year and to complete in early 2024.

Mark Futyan, Anesco CEO, commented: "We're delighted to obtain approval for the Rothienorman battery site. Energy storage has an important role to play in the UK's shift energy network, offering the flexibility needed to support the expanding variety of clean source of power.

" Just like all our sites, biodiversity is a key focus and also we will be making substantial renovations created to support regional wild animals throughout the lifetime of the project."