Summary

The proposed 49.9 MW battery energy storage facility will feature 40 containers, each measuring 20 feet in length, designed to house the battery units. Each set of batteries will be securely enclosed within single-story shipping containers to protect them from the elements, and equipped with cooling fans to maintain a consistent temperature year-round.

 

To efficiently convert and manage the stored energy, the facility will include 10 power converter stations, complemented by equipment to distribute electricity via a proposed switchgear station that connects to the Distribution Network Operator.

In addition to those components, the site will feature a control building, a storage room, and water storage tanks. A robust security system will be implemented to safeguard the facility,  designated clean points to manage any waste and parking spaces provided for the maintenance team. 

The drainage infrastructure will include a detention basin to the west of the hardstanding areas to effectively manage surface water runoff.

To enhance visual screening and promote integration with the surrounding environment, the site’s perimeter will be landscaped using existing trees, supplemented by additional planting designed by ecologists to support biodiversity in the area.

Overall, the facility is designed with safety and efficiency  in mind.