Apatura, a UK energy storage project developer, has secured planning permission to build and operate a 100MW battery storage project near Dundee, Scotland.
Scottish ministers have given the green light to the project, expressing no objections in their approval letter.
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Angus Council stated: “The development would contribute towards meeting government energy targets and generally complies with the relevant policies of the Angus Local Development Plan and National Planning Framework 4 (for the development and use of land).”
This development represents the fifth battery storage project that Apatura has received planning consent for in the past year.
Spanning 2.5ha, the site is situated in open countryside approximately 6.7km north of Dundee and 1.8km south-west of Tealing in the county of Angus.
The proposed facility will comprise 52 Li-ion batteries, which will be securely housed in steel containers.
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By GlobalDataThe project will be directly connected to the nearby Tealing substation through an underground grid cable, ensuring seamless integration with the national grid.
Apatura chief development officer Andrew Philpott said: “At 100MW capacity, our new development at Tealing will be one of the largest battery energy storage schemes operating in the UK.
“When operational, the new facility will make a significant contribution to enhancing UK energy grid security and grid stability.
“It will play a key role in supporting the UK’s transition to renewable energy and a low-carbon economy as part of its net-zero commitments.”
To address environmental concerns, the development plan includes measures to minimise disruption to the local ecosystem.
This includes the planting of new native species trees and wildflowers, aiming to achieve a biodiversity net gain at the site and contribute positively to the surrounding environment.
Philpott added: “The proximity of the existing Tealing substation makes the site an ideal location for energy storage.
“Importantly, the proposed development will provide a significant boost to the local economy by creating jobs during the construction, operational and eventual decommissioning phases of the facility, as well as indirect job creation in the supply chain, maintenance and other related services.”
