Developed by Blackford Renewables Ltd
Early planning
Complete
Public consultation phase
Complete
Planning application submitted
Not started
Construction
Q1 2028
Operations
Q4 2029
Developed by Blackford Renewables Ltd, Blackford Energy Park BESS will be a 500-megawatt project. The grid connection has been accelerated by NESO (National Energy System Operator) to 2029, and this will help enable more renewable energy generation to be connected to the Grid for CP30 (Clean Power 2030).
The project has been developed in accordance with local and national guidelines to cause minimal impact to the local area.
Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power are becoming increasingly important, but they can be intermittent. This means that they do not always produce electricity when it is needed. Energy storage systems like BESS can help to balance supply and demand, ensuring that there is always enough electricity available. The UK is one of the world leaders in wind power generation and therefore a significant investment in supporting infrastructure is required. This is especially prevalent in Scotland where there is a lot of wind generation and transmission around the UK.
Our public consultation process has now concluded. We would like to thank everyone who took the time to attend our events and provide feedback.
Proximity to the substation
The site is adjacent to the electricity substation which is an ideal location for electrical infrastructure which supports the grid.
Noise
A noise study has been undertaken which shows that the combination of equipment selected and site location will have negligible impact on local residents.
The assessment checked for any cumulative impact from other nearby energy developments and infrastructure.
Visual impact
The site has been designed and landscaped to provide negligible impact to those who live around or are travelling through the area.
The site will only be visible from a few view points and mostly obscured by trees and planting.
Private Water Supplies
A Private Water Supply assessment is currently being undertaken. If you have received a survey in the post, please respond so we can take appropriate action.
Fire Safety
Fire risk has been considered from the earliest stages of development and will continue to be a key focus for risk mitigation.
The site will comply with the National Fire Chiefs Council guidance and the local fire service will be consulted for their comments throughout the design, construction and operational phases.
Heritage and Archaeology
A baseline assessment has been undertaken, and further trenching works will be required to assess the entire site area.
Previous trenching works in the field have found no evidence of archaeological discovery.
If you have any questions or would like to get in touch with us, please contact us using the details below:
Send us an email at info@blackfordenergypark.com
Give us a call on +44 1242 500254