UK-based renewable energy company RES has obtained planning consent for its Ballyross battery energy storage system (BESS) project, with a capacity of up to 120 MW/480 MWh. The approval was granted by the Planning Committee of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in Northern Ireland (United Kingdom).
According to RES, the project is located near the existing Ballyvallagh substation. This proximity is expected to facilitate the system’s efficient operation while limiting the need for additional grid infrastructure.
Construction of the BESS is expected to take approximately 20 months.