{"id":432730,"date":"2024-10-22T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.com\/?p=432730"},"modified":"2024-10-22T10:49:18","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T10:49:18","slug":"planning-permission-received-for-first-ever-uk-standalone-energy-storage-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.com\/uk\/news\/planning-permission-received-for-first-ever-uk-standalone-energy-storage-project\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0Planning permission received for first ever UK standalone energy storage project\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Planning permission received for first ever UK standalone energy storage project\u00a0<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Lightsource bp is announcing another significant milestone in its UK operations, as the company has been granted planning permission for its first ever UK standalone energy storage project.<\/p>\n

Located near Bangor, in Wales, the Pentir energy storage project consists of a 57MW\/228MWh battery connected into the local electricity network. The project will facilitate the integration of renewable energy into the grid, helping to support low-cost electricity and the enhanced reliability of the electricity grid.<\/p>\n

As part of the project, Lightsource bp is offering a community benefit fund to the local parish councils, with a total of \u00a350,000. The company is also supporting the Ogwen Valley Mountain Organisation, a mountain rescue service, with a \u00a345,000 fund for solar, battery and boiler improvements to reduce their carbon footprint and improve sustainability, while providing vital services to the local community.<\/p>\n

Declan Keiley, Head of Business Development for UK & Ireland at Lightsource bp, says: \u201cThis project is the first in Lightsource bp\u2019s extensive UK energy storage pipeline, and demonstrates the company\u2019s commitment to accelerating the energy transition, not just by generating renewable electricity but also by contributing to deeper penetration of renewables, and better grid balancing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Find out more about Pentir at the project page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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19 Jun, 2026<\/p>\n \n

Celebrating European Solar Day<\/h5>\n <\/a>\n

Lightsource bp celebrates Solar Stories, showcasing solar projects across Europe that power homes, support biodiversity and drive the clean energy transition.<\/p>\n

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05 Jun, 2026<\/p>\n \n

Australia: Lightsource bp begins construction on Lower Wonga solar and battery project as hybrid strategy gathers pace<\/h5>\n <\/a>\n

Lightsource bp has begun construction on the Lower Wonga hybrid project in Queensland, combining a 380MWdc solar farm with a 281MW\/843MWh battery energy storage system.<\/p>\n

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29 May, 2026<\/p>\n \n

Planning approval secured for Solar and Energy Storage project in Wales<\/h5>\n <\/a>\n

Once developed, the project will generate enough renewable energy to power 22,700 houses each year, helping to cut carbon emissions and strengthen the UK\u2019s energy security. <\/p>\n

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