CONSULTATION
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
In response to the challenges of Climate Change it is everyone’s responsibility to not only support and work together towards a greener future for us all globally, but to also act locally, on numerous levels, when and where we can.
The cumulation of everyone’s efforts and acceptance of the changes required, can collectively fight Climate Change and redress the impacts felt across the world.
On 1 May 2019 an Environmental and Climate Change Emergency was declared following the finding of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. In order to avoid more than 1.5°C rise in global warming, global emissions would need to fall by around 45 per cent from 2010 levels by 2030, reaching net zero by around 2050.
In June 2019 the UK became the first major economy in the world to pass laws to end its contribution to global warming by 2050.
On 27 August 2020, the Scottish Government’s Chief Planner issued a letter in relation to electricity storage and the consenting regime. In this letter the Chief Planner stated that the Scottish Government considers that a battery installation (BESS) generates electricity and is therefore to be treated as a generating station.
In October 2021 the UK Governments ‘Net Zero Strategy’ was launched and commits the UK to be powered entirely by clean electricity by 2035, subject to security of supply. In order to meet this target, a key component is the deployment of new flexibility measures including energy storage to help smooth out power supply and future price spikes.
On 1 May 2019 an Environmental and Climate Change Emergency was declared following the finding of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. In order to avoid more than 1.5°C rise in global warming, global emissions would need to fall by around 45 per cent from 2010 levels by 2030, reaching net zero by around 2050.
In June 2019 the UK became the first major economy in the world to pass laws to end its contribution to global warming by 2050.
On 27 August 2020, the Scottish Government’s Chief Planner issued a letter in relation to electricity storage and the consenting regime. In this letter the Chief Planner stated that the Scottish Government considers that a battery installation (BESS) generates electricity and is therefore to be treated as a generating station.
In October 2021 the UK Governments ‘Net Zero Strategy’ was launched and commits the UK to be powered entirely by clean electricity by 2035, subject to security of supply. In order to meet this target, a key component is the deployment of new flexibility measures including energy storage to help smooth out power supply and future price spikes.
The developers have been working in conjunction with the landowners encouraging the ethos of supporting communities and fostering good relations.
PRE-APPLICATION CONSULTATION
Proposed development of a 17 Bay EV Charging Facility and a 150MW Battery Energy Storage System
VACANT LAND AT DALMARNOCK ROAD, RUTHERGLEN.
Members of the local community & interested parties are invited to a drop-in meeting will be held on Thursday 28th March from 2.30pm – 6.30pm in the Committee Room, Rutherglen Town Hall, Rutherglen.
Full details of the proposed Application under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 will be available for discussion, review, and comment. All comments should be received by the 18th April 2024.
Please note that comments made are not representations to the planning authority and that there will be an opportunity to make representations on any resultant application to The Energy Consents Unit. Details of how and where to make a representation will be available at the meeting and from AE Associates.
If further information is required, please contact: AE Associates, Kaimknowe Farm, Gendevon, FK14 7JZ or email: ae.associates@btinternet.com
The proposal is to construct and operate, for a period of 40 years, an EV Charging station and a 150MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and, internal road infrastructures, control rooms and storage as well as requisite substations and connection cabling.
The charging station, open to the general public, will provide facilities which will aid the transition to zero emission vehicles (ZEVs). This will help the UK meet legally binding climate change targets.
The EV charging facility consists of:
17 x EV chargers
2 x GRP housing switch room/control room
The energy storage component of the proposal will encompass container units with associated infrastructure components, such as transformers, Inverters, DC and AC converters, switchgear and controllers, as well as requisite substations.
The Proposed Development includes the following:
• 38 associated Power Conversion System (PCS) cabinets;
• 76 associated battery units with associated electronics((inverter-transformer);
• 1 Primary Transformer;
• Approximately 2.4m high gates and fencing; and
• General site infrastructure including site maintenance and storage buildings.
The units housing the battery storage arrays are secure and designed to protect the contents from the elements. Each of the battery storage containers are fitted with a fire-resistant insolation as well as fans acting as automatic cooling systems.
PRE-APPLICATION CONSULTATION
Proposed development of a 17 Bay EV Charging Facility and a 150MW Battery Energy Storage System
VACANT LAND AT DALMARNOCK ROAD, RUTHERGLEN.
Members of the local community & interested parties are invited to a drop-in meeting will be held on Thursday 28th March from 2.30pm – 6.30pm in the Committee Room, Rutherglen Town Hall, Rutherglen.
Full details of the proposed Application under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 will be available for discussion, review, and comment. All comments should be received by the 18th April 2024.
Please note that comments made are not representations to the planning authority and that there will be an opportunity to make representations on any resultant application to The Energy Consents Unit. Details of how and where to make a representation will be available at the meeting and from AE Associates.
If further information is required, please contact: AE Associates, Kaimknowe Farm, Gendevon, FK14 7JZ or email: ae.associates@btinternet.com
The proposal is to construct and operate, for a period of 40 years, an EV Charging station and a 150MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and, internal road infrastructures, control rooms and storage as well as requisite substations and connection cabling.
The charging station, open to the general public, will provide facilities which will aid the transition to zero emission vehicles (ZEVs). This will help the UK meet legally binding climate change targets.
The EV charging facility consists of:
17 x EV chargers
2 x GRP housing switch room/control room
The energy storage component of the proposal will encompass container units with associated infrastructure components, such as transformers, Inverters, DC and AC converters, switchgear and controllers, as well as requisite substations.
The Proposed Development includes the following:
• 38 associated Power Conversion System (PCS) cabinets;
• 76 associated battery units with associated electronics((inverter-transformer);
• 1 Primary Transformer;
• Approximately 2.4m high gates and fencing; and
• General site infrastructure including site maintenance and storage buildings.
The units housing the battery storage arrays are secure and designed to protect the contents from the elements. Each of the battery storage containers are fitted with a fire-resistant insolation as well as fans acting as automatic cooling systems.