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Blyton Energy Storage

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Project Introduction

RWE is progressing proposals for the Blyton Energy Storage project, which would be a battery energy storage system (BESS) on land near Blyton, Lincolnshire. 

The UK has made a binding commitment to achieve a net zero fully decarbonised power system by 2035. This can only be achieved with the adoption and roll-out of reliable, affordable, clean energy sources such as solar and wind, however, those sources are intermittent. BESS are necessary to achieve net zero, improve the electivity grid’s stability, and reduce energy bills.

As a responsible developer and operator, we place immense value on local input. Your feedback is integral to our process, and it will significantly influence the refinement of our final proposals.

Site Location

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Our Proposals

The site comprises approximately 7 hectares (ha) of land located to the north of Pilham Lane, located between the settlements of Blyton and Pilham. The site lies within the jurisdiction of Blyton Parish Council.

The battery would have a maximum charge power of 35.5MW and would connect via underground cabling to the proximate existing Blyton substation. 

Once operational, the Blyton Energy Storage project would have the ability to meet the average daily domestic energy needs of more than 6,000 typical UK homes. 

The need for energy storage

Blyton Energy Storage will be charged when the energy supply is higher than demand and therefore ensure that excess energy is not wasted. It will then release this energy at times when the energy supply is not sufficient. Conventionally, this has been done through generating electricity through fossil fuels, such as natural gas. 

Electricity is consumed in real time and this technology will, where possible, enable homes and businesses to be powered by renewable energy. BESS offers the ability to reduce our dependency on non-renewable energy sources and provide immediate injections of electricity into the grid when it is needed. 

BESS is simply a large-scale version of batteries commonly used in homes, such as in TV remotes, torches or children’s toys.

Project status: In development

Facts & figures

Electricity provided for over 00

homes in Lincolnshire, when needed

Over 00 tonnes

of CO₂ saved

Over 00 %

Biodiversity Net Gain

Project benefits

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CO2

The displacement of over 25,695 tonnes of CO2 from equivalent fossil fuel energy.

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CO2
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Community Benefit Fund

Genuine benefits for local residents including a community benefit fund of up to £140,000.

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Community Benefit Fund
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Biodiversity Net Gain

Over 50% biodiversity net gain providing ecological benefits through new habitats, such as wildflower meadows, grassland areas, ponds, bird nesting boxes and beehives.

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Biodiversity Net Gain
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Landscape and Ecology

The project will include many landscaping enhancements such as new hedgerow and semi-mature tree planting to further improve wildlife corridors.

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Landscape and Ecology
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Business Rates

Business rates contribution – over £1 million over the lifetime of the project.

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Business Rates

Working with communities

Working in partnership with local communities to unlock a project’s full potential is at the heart of what we do. Our work with local people shapes the future of our projects and ensures the benefits of solar energy developments are realised in a way that positively impacts them.

We pride ourselves on listening to, and knowing the communities we work with by prioritising our understanding of local sentiment. We listen to, and build relationships with, the people, organisations, and stakeholders we work with, to understand their views and accommodate change where possible, helping to leave a positive legacy behind when our work is complete.

Public consultation

As part of our public consultation, we will hold an in-person consultation event on 14th of November at the Blyton Memorial Hall from 3pm to 7pm.

The consultation period will close on the 3rd of December, after which we will carefully review comments made, and incorporate feedback into our final application.

Project Manager

I’m Ben, the Project Manager for the Blyton Energy Storage Project. I’m passionate about creating projects that work for local communities and at the same time help contribute to meeting our climate targets. If you have any questions for our project team, please do not hesitate to get in touch to discuss the project.

Freephone: 0800 1488911
Email: info@blytonenergystorage.co.uk 
Write to us: Freepost MEETING PLACE CONSULTATION (no stamp needed)

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