Energy storage facility near Rothienorman gets the go ahead

Plans to install an energy storage facility near Rothienorman have been given the green light.UK-based renewable energy firm Anesco applied to Aberdeenshire Council seeking permission to create the 50MW facility near Mains of Blackford farm.The major development will see 15 battery racks, transformers and substations installed on the site.While the site won’t generate electricity, it will store it and feed it to the grid when needed.The vacant land was previously used for agricultural purposes.Members of the Formartine area committee met on Tuesday to consider the proposal. Senior project developer at Anesco, Laura Murphy, spoke at the meeting and told councillors that this was the most appropriate location for the development.She said the Rothienorman site would provide enhanced energy storage capacity across Aberdeenshire and beyond.Ms Murphy also said it would give…

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