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Search the Public Notice PortalALL associated works in relation to a proposed battery energy storage system set for Kelburn have been put on hold, the developer behind the project has told the News.
Elmya RPC UK Hunterston Limited is exploring the potential of developing a battery energy storage system (BESS) facility of up to 400MW on land at Kelburn Estate, in between Auchenhary Wood and Auchenhary Hill.
It was anticipated to comprise containerised units to house battery energy storage systems, transformers, substation infrastructure and associated infrastructure.
However, doubts were expressed at a recent Fairlie Community Council meeting as to whether the development was going to go ahead.
The developers have now confirmed that they are waiting on necessary permissions regarding connection to the national grid that will determine if the project can carry on.
A spokesperson for Elmya RPC UK, the developer behind the Kelburn BESS project, stated: “We are currently awaiting the outcome of our gate two application to the National Energy System Operator (NESO) for a grid connection confirmation to the project.
"The outcome of this application will determine if and when the project can provide electricity to the network.
“There are several aspects of the project that cannot be determined until we have clarity that the project can connect.
"As a result, we have decided to pause all associated works until we receive news on our application.
"The pause includes all environmental surveys and consultation activities.
“We have been informed that we will receive news on our application by late September, subject to the NESO timetable.
"Should this be the case, we will be in a better position to provide an update on the project to the local community.
“We want to thank everyone who has engaged with the project to date and taken the time to consider our proposals.”
BESS is a technology that can store excess energy generated from multiple sources during low demand, or during periods of high renewable energy production, for later use.
This energy, which will be generated increasingly by renewable sources such as wind or solar, will be stored until it is needed and then be released back into the grid at times of either peak demand or when the grid requires additional support.
Renewable energy developer Elmya submitted a screening request to the Scottish Government's Energy Consents Unit for the site earlier this year.
The developers claim that local businesses and suppliers will gain from significant opportunities throughout the construction and operation.
Assurances have been given by the firm that the system will be equipped with "a sophisticated battery management system that continuously monitors temperature, voltage, and current to detect any anomalies to ensure the safety and security of the scheme".
It is hoped that the development would contribute to Scotland's fight against climate change, Viscount David Boyle stated in April, before a public consultation was held at Kelburn.
