The project
Buccleuch Group has secured Section 36 consent for the development of a battery storage scheme near Dalkeith, Midlothian.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are technological solutions that reserve electric power in batteries for future consumption. They are instrumental in regulating the variability associated with renewable energy sources, including solar and wind power. When these sources generate more energy than needed, such as during sunny or windy conditions, the surplus power is stored by the BESS and then exported back onto the grid when power demand is high.
The new project, known as Salters BESS, would see the creation of the energy site – capable of generating up to 200MW of grid storage potential – on land close to Salters Road.
SECTION 36 PLANNING APPLICATION
The Section 36 planning application in relation to the Salters BESS has been approved by the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (‘ECU’).
The full planning submission and decision can be viewed on the ECU website.