Why Battery Storage?

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The UK Government has set a target to achieve a net-zero economy by 2050 and is committed to replacing fossil fuels with clean green energy solutions. National Grid estimates that 30GW of battery storage capacity is required by 2030 to ensure that energy generated by renewables can be stored when it is not required, and then used when it is needed. 

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and associated works are a key component of a low-carbon energy system. The batteries can store the energy being generated across the UK’s energy network by renewables, such as solar and wind farms, when demand is low so excess electricity is not wasted. These systems can then discharge this stored energy to balance the energy network when demand is high,  when the wind is not blowing, or when the sun is not shining. The batteries produce no emissions or pollution during normal operations so they are considered to be a low-carbon technology.

Cheshire East Council is committed to becoming a carbon-neutral borough by 2045. The Cheshire East Carbon Neutral Action Plan sets out the Council’s action plan priority to increase low carbon energy supply borough-wide.

There are a limited number of locations where energy can be transported back into the grid. A grid connection of 99.9MW Export has been secured at Adswood National Grid Substation, which is a viable and cost-effective connection. 

The proposed battery energy storage facility would assist in providing a significant contribution to both local and national renewable energy targets by improving the resilience and efficient operation of the network.