EDF Renewables UK is proposing to develop a 114 MW battery energy storage system to the south of Norwich substation between Dunston and Swainsthorpe.
Environmental and technical assessments are being carried out and the company is consulting with local people about the proposal ahead of submitting a planning application next year.
UK Government’s target is to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, and to do this we must end our reliance on coal and gas-fired power stations and replace these with new low carbon power sources.
Battery storage is essential to achieve this transition because it provides the flexibility required by National Grid to manage the intermittent nature of supply from renewable sources such as wind and solar.
Batteries can also respond rapidly to faults on the network or changes in electricity supply and demand, helping to reduce blackout risk and ensure a secure and resilient network.
Martin Cole, Director of Planning at EDF Renewables UK’s Storage and Private Wire division said: “As more of our lives are powered by electricity – from heating to cars – our energy system is changing. Batteries help to future-proof the grid and cost-effectively integrate more renewable power. Having more of our electricity generated renewably from homegrown sources will lead to lower bills and greater energy security.”
EDF Renewables UK is undertaking a public consultation on the draft plans from 21st November to 12th December 2022, and a planning application will be submitted to South Norfolk Council in 2023.
NOTES TO EDITORS
EDF Renewables UK and Ireland (www.edf-re.uk) is a subsidiary of EDF Group, one of the world’s largest low carbon electricity companies, and our investment and innovation is reducing costs for consumers and bringing significant benefits for communities. With our operating portfolio of 38 renewable energy sites including battery, onshore and offshore wind (together totalling more than 1 GW) we are providing much needed affordable, low carbon electricity. We have an expanding portfolio with almost 5 GW of projects in planning and development, including wind, battery and solar PV. We have 700 MW in construction.
- The public consultation runs online from 21st November to 12th December 2022.
- A public consultation event is being held from 3-7pm on Monday 28th November at St Remigius Church Hall, Stoke Lane, Stoke Holy Cross, Norwich NR14 8PE.
- A virtual consultation meeting is being held at 6.30pm on Monday 5th December 2022 (participants can register online).
More information can be found here.
For further information please contact:
Lindsey Southworth lindsey.southworth@edf-re.uk
Head of External Affairs, UK and Ireland
Angharad Davies angharad@cadnocomms.co.uk
Director, Cadno Communications Ltd
07918 722080
