RES has submitted a planning application for the Corshellach energy storage project, a 50MW battery energy storage system (BESS), to Moray Council in Scotland. The proposed site, located near Dunphail and adjacent to the Berryburn substation, utilizes existing transmission infrastructure to support efficient grid integration.
The project, expected to be reviewed by Moray Council's Planning Committee in the coming months, is designed to be completed within approximately 12 months if approved. RES emphasizes that the project has been meticulously planned to minimize environmental impact and ensure compatibility with local landscapes.
Milo Amsbury-Savage, RES development project manager, highlighted community engagement and project refinement based on feedback: “We have taken time throughout the project's development to listen to people's feedback in order to improve the project; for example, using the same delivery route as Berryburn Wind Farm construction to avoid the narrow Divie Viaduct. It is clear that people are feeling better informed about the need for energy storage and the vital role it plays in the wider decarbonisation of the energy industry to achieve our net zero targets and tackle climate change.”
Amsbury-Savage added, “This is a much-needed project in a sensible location and it's great to see the local endorsement.”
RES's Corshellach project aligns with National Grid's efforts to enhance grid stability and accommodate greater renewable energy integration by storing excess electricity during periods of high generation and releasing it during peak demand.
