UK developer Elements Green has announced its 360MW Staythorpe battery energy storage system in the UK has been awarded planning permission.
The target energisation date for the Nottinghamshire project is set for August 2026, with the asset having an operational life of 40 years.
With a 360MW peak and capacity to store 720MWh, the English battery will supply approximately 150,000 households.
The developer said the project is expected to prevent around 1.8 million tonnes of CO2 emissions over its 40-year lifetime, which is comparable to taking 37,500 cars off the road.
“Securing planning permission is a remarkable achievement for our team,” said Elements Green executive chairman Mark Turner.
“We are preparing to begin construction and bring our vision to life, creating not only a state-of-the-art energy storage solution but also making a positive contribution to the local environment with additional planting and the creation of a permissive path.
“Through its connection into the existing national grid substation at Staythorpe, the project builds on the Trent Valley’s long history of powering the UK.”
The project is expected to create 30-50 high-skilled jobs during construction while a community benefit trust will contribute to energy bills for households within the parish.
Turner added: “This achievement is a testament to the dedication and exceptional expertise of our UK development team.
“We are excited about the future and the positive impact this project will have on our organisation and the broader community.
“The UK government has set ambitious and legally binding targets to eliminate carbon emissions by 2050.
“More renewable energy is needed to fast-track away from fossil fuels, and energy storage and large-scale solar development are recognised as having an important role in achieving this.”