The Project Details
Lower 48 Energy are proposing to develop a 200 MW, 2hr BESS co-located with 10 MW of Solar PV
The Development
Lytham BESS (the proposed development) would consist of a 30MW BESS Facility and includes the following elements:
- 30MW BESS Facility consisting of containerised battery storage systems and associated electrical infrastructure
- A buried cable connection to the substation at Lytham BSP
- Access improvements / internal access tracks
- Fencing
- Drainage infrastructure
- Landscaping and habitat enhancement
The Location
Lytham BESS is a 30 MW, 60 MWh BESS project situated due North of Lytham St Annes in the county of Lancashire. The project connects at 33 kV to Lytham Bulk Supply Point (BSP) which is located one mile south of the project location. The Lytham BESS project connects to the BSP via public roads and hence no third-party easements are required. All assessments done thus far vis-à-vis noise, environmental, visual, flood, drainage etc have been positive and we are confident of a full planning approval in due course. The BESS site has a flat topography and is very well connected by a network of roads. The project of 30 MW occupies an area of 1 acre.
The Project
The project is currently in early development. Lower 48 Energy has worked hard to achieve a Grid Connection Offer from National Grid and has engaged a planning consultant to submit a planning application.
Timeline
Lower 48 Energy commenced engagement and consultation with stakeholders in early 2024 and submitted a planning application in June 2024. The construction and energisation of the project is likely to occur in 2026.
Engagement
Lower 48 Energy is committed to engaging with the local community and other stakeholders at key stages throughout the project’s development.
To find out more about our engagement proposals please visit ‘The Community’.
