Barewood Copse battery storage

We are looking to develop a 47.5 MW Battery Energy Storage System in Dorset, situated next to Barewood Copse between the hamlet of Mannington and the village of Three Legged Cross. The proposed site is approximately two acres and is located next to the National Grid substation at Mannington, where we have already secured a grid connection.

We are beginning an early round of engagement with residents within the area to both inform them of our plans and gain their feedback. Following this, we intend to submit a planning application in September 2023.

Battery storage is essential to help us all to achieve net zero by creating an electricity system that is clean, affordable and secure. As well as storing power generated by renewable sources, the battery at Mannington will improve the resilience of the electricity system. By storing energy at times  when it is plentiful from renewable sources, such as particularly sunny or windy days, it can then be used when it is most needed, helping the electricity system to operate more efficiently.

Prior to the planning application, we are undertaking a range of environmental assessments to identify what we can do to ensure that the development improves biodiversity within the local environment.

We will be regularly updating this page as we get closer to submitting our planning application.