Boom Power has achieved planning consent for a 300MW battery project in Carrog Ganol, near Cemaes in Wales.
The scheme is a stand-alone facility that will connect directly to the grid.
The development will contribute to the delivery of low carbon and renewable energy projects in the area, supporting the Welsh government’s ambition to achieve net zero by 2050.
The scheme has been designed to be sensitively sited to avoid harmful impacts on the character and appearance of the area.
Key to this is the siting of the scheme which will sit within a natural hollow and therefore, out of sight from Cemaes village and the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beaty (AONB) around the coast.
This is supplemented by a well-designed landscaping scheme which provides extensive planting of additional native trees and hedgerow around the perimeter of the battery compound which will strengthen the existing habitat connectivity and screen the proposals from the adjacent Public Right of Way (PRoW).
Additional species rich seed mix would also be planted within areas of retained grassland.
In combination, these planting measures would achieve biodiversity net gain, increasing the ecological value of the immediate area.
Boom Power founder Mark Hogan said: “This scheme has been well considered.
“It pairs extensive landscape mitigation measures with careful siting, to function in harmony with the natural terrain of the landscape.
“The project’s significant energy storage capacity will significantly enhance the transmission network resilience.
“Sequentially, this translates to energy cost savings for consumers as we move toward a greener energy platform across the UK.
“Battery storage is a critical factor in facilitating the full potential of renewable energy by ensuring the UK has a robust supply of power and an important facet in the reduction of fossil fuel-based backup generation.”
Boom Power head of planning Jack Spurway added: “We have enjoyed a proactive working relationship with the local community and with the Isle of Anglesey County Council.
“The consented scheme is the result of a detailed design process undertaken by our design team supported by our trusted planning and environmental specialists.
“All consultees were satisfied that the scheme would not lead to planning or environmental impacts as a result of the mitigation measures built into the scheme design.
“As well as delivering on local and national net zero and energy security targets the scheme will also contribute towards a community benefit fund that will help deliver benefits to the local communities who will host the development.”