Bramford battery storage

In September 2019 Mid Suffolk District Council granted us planning permission for the development of a battery storage system on the land
adjacent to Bramford Substation, Bullen Lane. Construction on the site began in Summer 2023.

Battery storage is an important part of our fight against climate change as it helps the country move to an energy system powered by more renewables. Batteries help to manage variations in renewable generation, storing surplus electricity when wind and solar power are plentiful, and releasing it when there is a shortfall, helping the electricity system remain balanced.

Once complete, the 57MW Bramford battery system will be able to store enough electricity to power over 100,000 homes. As a result, Bramford will be home to vital infrastructure that is crucial in helping the country reach net zero.

Construction Timeline

We’re committed to developing our site in a responsible way that provides as little disturbance to the local community as possible. There are four key phases of the development: site mobilisation, construction, snagging and finally grid energisation when the battery is connected to the
national grid. This is currently expected to take place in Spring 2024.