UK Approves £62m, 100MW Battery Storage Site at Teesworks

Two major battery energy storage system (BESS) projects are advancing in the UK to support renewable energy integration and reduce carbon emissions. Anglo Renewables has applied for permission to build a 104 MW facility on 3.7 hectares of farmland near Greenhithe, Kent, designed to power approximately 215,000 homes for two hours, with plans for biodiversity enhancement and land restoration after 40 years. Meanwhile, Energy Optimisation Solutions (EOS) received approval to construct a £62 million, 100 MW BESS at the Teesworks site on Teesside, expected to cut carbon emissions by 4,000 metric tons annually and create over 100 construction jobs. Both projects highlight the critical role of battery storage in balancing intermittent renewable energy sources like solar and wind, ensuring stable green power supply when generation is low. EOS emphasizes that battery storage is essential for meeting the UK’s Net Zero goals by enabling electricity storage akin to reservoirs for water or gas storage facilities. The developments reflect growing investment and strategic planning to enhance the UK’s clean energy infrastructure.