CRUMLIN
BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS)
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WHO IS THE APPLICANT?
- Voltwise Power Holdings Limited – An organisation dedicated to becoming one of the leading utility-scale battery energy storage owners and operators across Europe.
- First launched in the UK and Germany, with a mission to provide intelligent, safe and reliable BESS across Europe.
- Dedicated to delivering net zero emissions targets.
WHY IS BATTERY STORAGE IMPORTANT
- Battery energy storage is crucial for the UK’s transition to a clean energy future and is vital for achieving its net-zero targets. It helps stabilise the grid, integrate renewable energy sources, and will help to reduce costs.
- England is aiming to achieve net-zero by 2050.
- By 2050, according to NESO, we may require up to 40GW of energy storage.
- The British Energy Security Strategy set ambitions for 30GW of energy storage across the UK by 2030.
LOCATION
- The application site is located at Upper Pant-Ysgawen Farm, Maes Yr Haf Lane, Croespenmaen, Crumlin, Newport, NP11 3EG.
- The development will connect to the Crumlin 33kV Substation via underground cable.
- There is available grid capacity at this location.
- There are very few suitable locations in the country such as this.
- This location minimises the amount of connection infrastructure required which is better for the environment and means lower embodied carbon emissions.
- The proposed site is approximately 0.4 hectares (1 acre).
SITE LAYOUT
- Containerised battery storage facility (14 x containers) with up to 28MW of energy storage.
- Circa 6.5-metre-long containers at a height of approx. 2.5 metres.
- An access track, electricity meter building, fences, and containers housing batteries and related equipment would make up the development.
- Any existing hedgerows and trees will be preserved, and a belt of new planting and other native trees and plants is proposed to fully screen the development.
- Stores surplus electricity – returns electricity to the grid to meet demand helping to lower carbon emissions.
- This balances the grid’s supply and demand.
SITE ELEVATIONS
- Indicative transformer elevations- maximum height 7.5m at highest point.
- Circa 6.5-metre-long containers at a height of approx. 2.5 metres.
- Containerised battery storage facility (14 x containers) with up to 28MW of energy storage.
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CRUMLIN
BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS)
Who prepared this consultation
Sustainability Unlimited is an energy and utility consultancy. We design and run public consultation for energy and infrastructure projects, from statutory pre-application consultation through to the report that accompanies the application.
Alongside consultation we advise on planning and consents, grid connections and utility infrastructure and battery storage.
Developers considering a scheme, and landowners approached about one, are welcome to get in touch.
