Local Councils Approve Multiple Battery Storage Projects

Recent developments in battery storage projects across various regions highlight the growing emphasis on energy management and renewable integration. In Carrington, the Trafford Council's decision to reject a 35MW battery facility was overturned by a planning inspector who classified the site as grey belt, enabling O&G Solar to proceed with the project. Meanwhile, in Mississippi Mills, a 15-megawatt storage project proposed by Compass Energy received motions for funding approval and zoning amendments, pending final council approval. Bradford City Council has greenlighted a new energy storage site that will feature 36 battery units, reinforcing the area's industrial viability. Additionally, Victoria's government expedited planning for the 400 MW Baranduda battery project, which aims to bolster the local grid and meet ambitious energy storage targets by 2035. These approvals reflect a broader trend of prioritizing battery storage solutions to enhance energy stability and support renewable sources.