The site, located next to the village of East Rounton, near Northallerton, could see the renewable energy hub created.
After several months of consultation events and online feedback sessions, NatPower, who are behind the project, has submitted the proposals to North Yorkshire Council for consideration.
In the artist’s impression images, two plots of industrial containers can be seen on the patch of land, while a substation can also be seen to the south of the site, which will be known as the Mowbray scheme.
An aerial overview of how the site could look (Image: NATPOWER)
During the public consultation, concerns by residents in East Rounton were raised about views of the ‘open countryside’ being ruined by the industrial site, while another concern centres on the potential for further development if the proposals go ahead.
But Nat Power has said that the site will have ‘national significance’ and will support a ‘green transition in the local area’.
John Sturman, managing director of NatPower UK, said: ‘Our ambition always is to invest locally while delivering transformative change on a national scale.
A labelled plan of the site (Image: NATPOWER)
“Mowbray Energy Storage – the plans for which we have now submitted – represents a significant step towards ensuring a secure, affordable, and clean energy supply for this country.
“The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has stated a need of up to 27GW of battery storage by 2030, to help balance supply and demand, for the increases in renewable energy required to get the UK off volatile gas prices and imports and decarbonise the UK grid.
“We currently have just 4.5GW of battery storage capacity on the system.”
An overview of how the site could look (Image: NATPOWER)
Last week, NatPower also submitted a formal planning application for a 1GW BESS on 173 acres of farmland at South Kilvington, near Thirsk, while another project at Teesworks in Teesside is also in the works.
Mr Sturman added: “Less than two-thirds of the site will be developed for battery storage.
“For the remaining 50 acres, the project will deliver significant new native woodland and hedgerow planting, with wetland grass areas, boosting animal and plant numbers, to create a biodiversity net gain substantially above the industry standard.
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“Mowbray will also contribute up to £1 million every year to our Community Energy Transition Foundation which will support local initiatives to promote sustainable living and environmental stewardship, with the aim of creating the most sustainable communities in the UK.
“This will be particular benefit to low income households and will help combat fuel poverty.
“It also represents a meaningful boost to the local economy, with priority given to those living closest to the site.”