Norwich battery storage

• Capacity of up to 114 MW
• Site is well screened – and more planting is proposed
• Plan for improved biodiversity on site
• Plans to install an Electric Vehicle Charging Superhub nearby

The proposed scheme will be constructed within a 7 hectare (ha) triangular area. Only approximately 1.2 ha will be taken up by the battery compound, containing approximately 200 battery cubes, including inverters. The maximum height of the equipment is 3m. Other electrical infrastructure on site will include transformers. Underground cables will link the battery compound to the National Grid Norwich 400kV substation complex.

EDF power solutions UK ran a public consultation on its plans to develop a battery energy storage system to the south of Norwich substation between Dunston and Swainsthorpe between 21st November and 12th December 2022.

A public consultation event was held in person at St Remigius Church Hall on Monday 28th November 2022 and an online public consultation event was held on Monday 5th December 2022. We would like to thank everyone who attended the events and provided feedback.

Following the consultation, we submitted an application to South Norfolk Council in early 2023 and received planning consent on 20th August 2023. Construction has been underway on the battery since early 2025 with completion expected in 2026.