Renewable energy developer Elements Green has secured a £71.5m agreement with G2 Energy, part of Mitie Power & Grid, to design and build one of the UK’s largest Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
The site near Staythorpe Power Station in Nottinghamshire will hold peak capacity of 360MW and a total storage of 720MWh, the Staythorpe project will be capable of powering more than 95,000 homes for an entire day, underscoring its significance in the country’s green energy transition.
Mitie, through its subsidiary G2 Energy, will act as Principal Designer and Principal Contractor, overseeing the design and construction of a 400kV grid substation.
This substation will connect with the neighbouring National Grid Staythorpe 400kV substation and is expected to come online by mid-2027.
The facility boasts a planned operational life of 40 years, during which it aims to support the UK’s ongoing push toward a low-carbon economy.
A further sustainability commitment includes a 25.7% biodiversity net gain, achieved through 12 acres of landscaping that will feature woodlands, wildflower meadows and the planting of 129 trees.
Site preparation is already underway, with around 60 jobs anticipated during the construction phase.
Once operational, the Staythorpe BESS will significantly enhance the UK’s energy storage infrastructure and foster progress toward the nation’s net-zero ambitions.
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