NatPower UK proposes 80-hectare Swinford Energy Park substation in Leicestershire

NatPower UK Limited has proposed the development of a large electricity substation, known as Swinford Energy Park, on an 80-hectare site at Lambcote Hill Farm in Leicestershire. The project would include a 400kV transmission substation connected to overhead power lines and a 1GW battery energy storage system. The application has been submitted to Harborough District Council to determine if an environmental impact assessment (EIA) is required prior to the planning permission process. This assessment will evaluate the potential environmental effects of the project and identify necessary mitigations. The area is currently agricultural land, partially developed with wind turbines from the Swinford Wind Farm. No timeline for the EIA decision has been provided.