What is Buxton battery energy storage system?

It will store surplus electricity generated from green sources like wind turbines and feed it back into the grid when demand is high. The Buxton Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) will have the capacity to store enough energy to power 90,000 homes for two hours.

Will a new energy storage facility be built near Buxton?

A facility to store electricity is being built near Buxton to take pressure off the National Grid. It will store surplus electricity generated from green sources like wind turbines and feed it back into the grid when demand is high.

What is the Buxton Bess project?

"The Buxton BESS Project will contribute to improving grid stability and pave the way for a greener and more sustainable energy future. "We take pride in contributing to Derbyshire's efforts in tackling climate challenges and supporting the UK in reaching its net-zero targets, ensuring energy security for the future."

What's going on with battery energy storage in the UK?

Atlantic Green project manager Sam Currie said: "The battery energy storage market in the UK and globally is growing. "We've also got sites cropping up where you have got a core location. So you will have wind farms or solar farms for example and there will be a battery farm put alongside them to store the green energy that is produced."

Why do we need a battery storage site in the UK?

As more power comes from wind and solar, the need for these batteries and similar storage sites is expected to grow. Atlantic Green project manager Sam Currie said: "The battery energy storage market in the UK and globally is growing. "We've also got sites cropping up where you have got a core location.