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Where should a battery storage lease be located?

In an ideal scenario, the grid connection would be located on the land in question as they are considered more favourable in planning, while also reducing the cost of an extended cable run. Properties that qualify for battery storage leasing are ideally located adjacent to a substation.

Can a battery be located near a National Park?

However, this will not necessarily negate land from being selected for battery development. Ideally, the land should not be adjacent to or located within a national park, nature reserve, or site of special specific interest – though there may be exceptions in some cases.

Should you lease land for energy storage?

These can charge from the grid when there’s an abundance of renewable electricity during peak generation periods and then discharge back onto the grid when there’s a shortfall in supply. By leasing land for an energy storage asset, landowners can secure a long-term, stable income.

What is battery energy storage sites (Bess)?

One of the largest challenges with renewable energy generation is that it’s intermittent and does not always generate electricity in line with periods of high demand. A key technology in managing this gap between generation and demand are Battery Energy Storage Sites (BESS).

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.