Plans for 45MW battery plant in Coatbridge

North Lanarkshire Council has received a planning application proposing the construction of a battery energy storage system in Coatbridge.

The application, from renewables company BEL, describes a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and related infrastructure with a generating capacity of 45MW.

This would be located on land off Locks Street.

BESS systems store energy which is released to the local power supply network when there are fluctuations in supply and demand.

There is a growing demand for them as the UK makes increasing use of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.

A statement provided in support of the application states that this development should be considered essential infrastructure which will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote the generation of renewable energy.

For additional details or to leave a comment for consideration, visit North Lanarkshire Council’s website and search for planning reference 25/00935/FUL.