UK renewables developer, Boom Developments has announced plans to develop a new energy storage facility in North Lanarkshire.

The developers will be holding a first stage consultation event to introduce the project and collect feedback from the public on Wednesday 4 September at the Burnhead Community Centre (Burnhead Street, Uddingston, Viewpark G71 5AT) between 3pm and 7pm.

Located south of the M8 at Bargeddie, north of Uddingston, the proposed battery energy storage system (BESS) facility will consist of battery units that store excess energy from renewable developments and release it into the grid during spikes in demand.

The technology reduces the risk of local power outages and lowers energy prices, providing benefits for all consumers and the wider economy.

The project will also include other associated electrical infrastructure, as well as substantial new landscaping and significant ecological enhancements such as shrub and tree planting.

In addition to providing reliable grid stability and power management across the central belt, the project would deliver significant benefits to the local economy and employment opportunities during the construction and maintenance phases of the project.

The developer has requested a screening opinion from the Scottish Government for the project, which will store over 50MW of renewable energy. This process will determine whether an Environmental Impact Assessment is required to support the proposals.

At the consultation event on 4 September, members of the project team will be on hand to answer questions and gather feedback from members of the local community. Those unable to attend the event will be able to view the project materials and provide feedback online at www.boom-power.co.uk/aitkenhead/ from the same date.

A second round of consultation will follow later in the year to provide an update on the proposals before any application is submitted to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU).

Mark Hogan, Founder at Boom Developments said:

“We are excited to unveil our proposals for a battery storage facility at Aitkenhead Farm and enter the preliminary phase for the development.

“Boom Developments is dedicated to making a huge contribution to Scotland’s green energy transition, and projects such as the Aitkenhead BESS enable the storage and use of clean, renewable energy when required.”

“We encourage any local residents interested in our proposals to attend the upcoming consultation event on the 4th of September, where information on the proposals will be on display and members of the team will be available to answer any questions.”