New energy storage project in cardiff energy saving and energy storage

Is Cardiff planning a huge energy storage facility?

A huge electricity storage facility which would be one of the largest in the UK is set to be built in Cardiff. Cardiff Council's planning committee unanimously approved the application yesterday (17 October), which comprises an energy park and a data centre. The project is earmarked for a 16.42-hectare site off Rover Way, Tremorfa.

Will Cardiff's new motocross track be the world's biggest battery storage facility?

A huge renewable energy project in Cardiff’s has been approved despite concerns over habitat loss. The energy park and data centre development proposed for the old motocross track off Rover Way in Tremorfa will have a 1,000MW battery storage capacity – making it one of the biggest battery storage facilities in the world.

How can Cardiff contribute to a greener and more sustainable future?

We are proud to be contributing to this significant step toward a greener, more sustainable future for Cardiff, Wales, and the UK! Renewable Energy Park to storing generated Solar and Wind Energy. This energy park will boast an impressive 1,000MW of battery storage capacity, making it one of the largest battery storage facilities in the world!

Who will pay Cardiff City Council £250,000 for a new energy storage facility?

The developers – PCG Ltd, LATOs Ltd and TEP Ltd – have agreed to pay the city council £250,000 for as yet unspecified environmental mitigation measures. A huge electricity storage facility which would be one of the largest in the UK is set to be built in Cardiff.

Could Cardiff become the world's largest battery storage facility?

Cardiff is poised to become home to one of the world's largest battery storage facilities. Cardiff Council's planning committee is considering a application for the development that would significantly contribute towards the UK's carbon neutral goals.

What will Cardiff's new battery storage project look like?

Image: Cardiff City Council. The project, which had been recommended for approval, will comprise 828 high-efficiency containerised battery storage units with a substation central to the park. The facility will incorporate tree-planting and lower screen planting. A computer-generated image showing what the site might look like when completed.