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Rigifa Battery project near Aberdeen secures consent
Our Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at Rigifa Farm, Cove has secured planning consent from Aberdeen City Council - City Development & Regeneration. The project will be a containerised battery storage facility (up to 56 x containers) with up to 40MW of energy storage, along with an access track, electricity meter building, fences, native trees for screening and related equipment. The project will store energy from the grid in reserve and return it to the grid to support the local network and the deployment of renewable energy, thereby aiding the transition to a net zero and the fight against climate change. This was a complex project with a number of technical and environmental challenges and we’d like to thank the Officers and Members at the Council for their thorough and constructive approach throughout determination.
Some particular features of this project include:
- Strategically sited near Redmoss substation for optimal grid connection
- Optimal use of the available grid capacity to support national climate change objectives and stabilise the local electricity supply
- Pioneering foundation design with cutting-edge vibration isolation technology
- Comprehensive acoustic mitigation ensuring minimal community impact
- Thoughtful landscaping and screening measures
- Detailed interaction with equipment suppliers to ensure the delivered consent matches their site requirements and operational needs
“We’re delighted to obtain planning for this project. When operational, the BESS system will assist the electricity grid in accommodating new green renewable energy onto the system. The Source Galileo team, along with our experienced consultants have worked hard to achieve this success”
The project showcases how technical innovation can successfully address complex site constraints whilst respecting existing land uses. This facility will play a crucial role in Aberdeen's energy transition, enabling greater renewable energy integration and enhancing grid stability. It represents another step forward in Scotland's journey to net zero.
The team that delivered the consent for this significant energy infrastructure project included our lead planning agents, Sustainability Unlimited LLP, led by David Bowman, Energy Law Unlimited, Neo Environmental Ltd and EPC Groupe working alongside our own project team and internal engineering support. Some of the unique elements of this project required significant collaboration to deliver a solution and we’d like to thank all members of the team for their proactive and innovative approach.
We’d also like to thank our landowner for his patience and support throughout this process. We're proud to bring this project through to planning consent and look forward to moving it into the construction phase as soon as possible.
