Angus Council has granted permission for the construction of a new 49.9MW energy storage system by RES, situated near the Bridge of Dun Substation, approximately 5km west of Montrose.
The newly approved Dunmill Energy Storage System is designed to enhance the flexibility of the grid network by storing excess energy generated during low demand periods and releasing it during peak times. This functionality is critical for maintaining balance between supply and demand in the energy network – especially in Scotland, which has a large presence of renewable energy generation.
The design of the project also incorporates environmental enhancements, including a tree protection plan and the planting of native trees, which are expected to result in a 12% increase in local biodiversity.
Peter Deeney, Development Project Manager for RES, commented, “Energy storage will be crucial in enabling the continued rollout of zero carbon energy needed to replace electricity generation from fossil fuels. We welcome Angus Council’s positive decision, which allows Dunmill Energy Storage System to play its part in supporting the net zero emissions targets in Scotland while ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the grid network.
“We’d like to thank the local residents and stakeholders for their feedback and support on this application. The collaborative design process resulted in a better proposal which will be able to deliver a range of benefits both economically and environmentally.”