Boom Power has received planning consent for a 300MW battery storage facility near Cemaes in Wales. The stand-alone project will connect directly to the grid, supporting the Welsh government's goal of achieving net zero by 2050.
The development has been designed to minimize visual and environmental impact. It will be located in a natural hollow, out of sight from Cemaes village and nearby Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) along the coast.
Additional landscaping measures include extensive planting of native trees and hedgerows to strengthen local habitat connectivity and screen the site from the adjacent Public Right of Way. Biodiversity enhancements, such as species-rich seed mix planting, will increase the ecological value of the area.
Boom Power founder Mark Hogan emphasized the importance of the project, stating that it “pairs extensive landscape mitigation measures with careful siting, to function in harmony with the natural terrain of the landscape.” Hogan also noted that the facility's storage capacity would improve network resilience and reduce energy costs as the UK transitions to renewable energy.
Head of planning Jack Spurway highlighted the collaborative process with the local community and Isle of Anglesey County Council. He added that the project will contribute to local and national energy targets, as well as to a community benefit fund aimed at supporting local initiatives.
