Statkraft is organising a public exhibition for a proposed 50MW battery on Shetland.
The exhibition on the Greener Grid Park, to be built on land by Lower Blackhill Industrial Estate in Lerwick would support the new Shetland Grid Supply Point (GSP) substation.
Statkraft filed a Proposal of Application Notice for the project with Shetland Islands Council in late August.
The GSP substation will enable Shetland’s local electricity network to be connected to the British electricity network for the first time.
The development would comprise of battery modules with a capacity of up to 50MW and two synchronous compensators.
The Greener Grid Park is planned to be split and located north and south of the GSP and connected into the consented substation development.
Statkraft will also run a virtual event on the project too.
The developer said it is committed to using local skills and supplies where possible, particularly given the engineering expertise and knowledge that exists in Shetland.
Additionally, a community benefit fund will be available from the start of construction, throughout the project’s lifetime to support local projects.
Lucy Kent, Senior Project Manager for Statkraft, said: “I am looking forward to showing members of the public our plans for a Greener Grid Park in Lerwick which will support Shetland’s growing green economy and help keep the lights on in Shetland.”
“We hope as many people as possible will join us in person or through our digital engagement to learn about the technology we are proposing, what it does and how it can form a key part of the future electrical grid infrastructure in Shetland.
“Members of the project team will be in attendance to answer questions on a range of topics such as environmental planning, safety and security, operations and timescales.”