Queequeg Renewables has received planning approval for a 100-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) in Hazel Grove, near Poynton in Cheshire, the company said on Friday.
The London-based developer said the facility is designed to enhance the UK’s energy infrastructure by supporting grid stability and enabling greater integration of renewable energy.
“This strategic asset will play a critical role in supporting grid stability, enhancing renewable energy integration, and providing flexible power services capable of serving up to 500,000 homes once operational,” a spokesperson for Queequeg Renewables said.
The project was approved by Cheshire East Council’s planning committee. A council planning report stated that the benefits of the scheme outweighed any potential harms. It noted that visual impacts would be mitigated through planting and highlighted anticipated gains for biodiversity.
The company acknowledged the support of its planning consultant, Pegasus Group, during the application process. “As momentum builds for UK energy independence, strategic projects are critical components of the roadmap towards achieving our 2030 commitments, ensuring reliable energy supplies nationwide,” the spokesperson added.
The Hazel Grove scheme follows Queequeg Renewables’ 40MW Clapgate BESS project in Stockport, which was approved in August 2023.
