Battery energy storage helps support the network operator by storing energy at times when generation exceeds demand and releasing electricity back to the grid network when demand exceeds generation, thus creating a more stable and secure electricity system. Increasing the installed capacity of energy storage is essential to enabling and accelerating the rollout of zero carbon energy to support England's net-zero emissions target.

We will shortly be submitting an Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Request to Basildon Council and are undertaking a number of technical and environmental surveys to ensure any potential impact on the environment, landscape, heritage and local residents is appropriately assessed and mitigated. To find out more about the project click here.

As part of our pre-application consultation, we will be holding a public exhibition in the local area to present preliminary plans for the energy storage project. We will update this website shortly with further information, as well as writing to the local community.