Renewable energy company, RES, has expressed its delight at Angus Council’s decision to approve its 49.9 MW Dunmill energy storage system.
The project will be situated on land next to Bridge of Dun Substation, located 5 km west of Montrose, Scotland.
Role in Grid Balancing
The approved facility is set to play a vital role in establishing a more flexible energy system, helping to balance electricity supply and demand on the grid network.
This will be achieved by storing excess energy when generation surpasses demand and releasing it back into the grid when demand outstrips generation.
Biodiversity Enhancement
The project has been designed with a focus on enhancing local biodiversity. Measures like a tree protection plan and the planting of native trees are expected to result in a 12% biodiversity net gain in habitat units.
Positive Impact on Net-Zero Goals
Peter Deeney, Development Project Manager for RES, said: “Energy storage will be crucial in enabling the continued rollout of zero-carbon energy needed to replace electricity generation from fossil fuels.
We welcome Angus Council’s positive decision, which allows Dunmill energy storage system to play its part in supporting the net-zero emissions targets in Scotland while ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the grid network.
Community Collaboration
“We’d like to thank the local residents and stakeholders for their feedback and support on this application. The collaborative design process resulted in a better proposal which will be able to deliver a range of benefits both economically and environmentally.”
Economic Opportunities and Local Investment
As a British company with a strong presence in Scotland, RES has a proven track record of engaging with the local supply chain and maximizing inward investment.
The construction phase, anticipated to last around 12 months, is expected to create opportunities for local contractors and employees.
RES’s Experience in Energy Storage
RES boasts a decade of experience in the battery energy storage market. They have developed over 700 MW of energy storage projects across the UK and Ireland and currently manage over 600 MW of operational storage projects. This includes the Broxburn BESS in West Lothian, with 24/7/365 monitoring provided from their control centre in Glasgow.