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Lower 48 Energy Dams of Craigie BESS forms part of our organic ambitious pipeline of developing projects in areas of strategic importance
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Lower 48 Energy Dams of Craigie BESS forms part of our ambitious organic pipeline of developing projects in areas of strategic importance. We selected the site in North Aberdeenshire after careful consideration and detailed due diligence. We had approached National Grid in July 2022 for a pre application meeting regarding our intention for connecting a 200 MW BESS co-located with 20 MW Solar PV in North Aberdeenshire.
We have thus far worked up a land deal with the landowner to house 200 MW BESS and 20 MW of Solar PV connected to 275 kV dual circuit transmission line connecting two major substations in North East Scotland.
We have commenced the Pre-Planning Studies with Blackhall & Powis with a view to submitting a planning application in Q1 2025 and have conducted topological surveys for the site. We have produced a constraints map for the site which shows limited / manageable constraints on the site. None of the constraints pertains to the BESS application.
We have held two Community Engagement events in 2024 to hear Local Communities concerns and objections. This feedback is being reflected in our planning application which we are preparing.
We aim to submit our full planning application in Q1 of 2025.
The site is of strategic importance as it is located mid-way between two major substations and a major generating Station in NE Scotland. The site has a current connection date of 2032.
The co-location of 20 MW Solar is a value add for the project as the two technologies will share the cost of grid connection and customer substation.
The BESS site benefits from suitable road access and is well screened from neighbouring residential localities on all sides.
The Solar Site is South Facing and is well positioned next to the BESS site. We are working with Blackhall & Powis to mitigate constraints for the Solar Site.
We, along with our consultants, are fairly confident of achieving the full planning permits for both technologies.
The BESS along with Solar PV would be structured to participate in all the possible energy markets, including ancillary services, wholesale trading, and balancing markets to provide superior returns for the investors.
To find out more about the development of the Dams of Craigie project, you can visit our dedicated website here.
