Planning permission has been granted by Blaby District Council to UK renewable energy developer, Exagen, for a 500MW / 1GWh grid-scale battery energy storage project on land to the northeast of Earl Shilton, Leicestershire. The Normanton Energy Reserve will be one of the largest such projects in Europe and will serve the UK’s National Grid. The Planning Committee’s decision follows months of public consultation on plans for the site, which include new habitats, extensive new woodland and boosting local biodiversity by over 25%. Once built, the battery facility will be…
Read MoreExagen given green light for new 500MW / 1GWh battery storage project in Leicestershire
