Root-Power has secured planning approval on appeal to build a GBP 45 million battery energy storage facility in Leicestershire. The company announced the successful appeal for the 100MW project, which will be located on the banks of the River Soar near Kegworth.

Project Details and Grid Connection

The battery energy storage system (BESS) will store surplus low-carbon and renewable energy and release it back to the National Grid. The facility is designed to connect to local grid infrastructure to support the transition from the former Ratcliffe-on-Soar coal plant to a clean energy hub. Root-Power stated that the development will help safeguard business and domestic users during peak demand, reduce price volatility, and prevent blackouts.

The project is expected to create local jobs during construction and support the government's Clean Power 2030 reforms and long-term net zero targets.

Environmental Impact and Biodiversity

The company has committed to achieving a high biodiversity net gain, forecasting a 71% habitat gain and an 82% increase in hedgerows through new habitats and landscaping. These environmental improvements are planned as part of the facility's development.

Flood Risk Management

Root-Power worked with the Environment Agency and the Lead Local Flood Authority during the appeal process to address flood concerns. The company designed the facility above ground level with floodwater able to pass underneath, alongside additional storage via a sunken tank to manage potential flooding issues. Neil Brooks, managing director at Root-Power, expressed satisfaction with the planning appeal victory.

“We're delighted to have won our planning appeal to build this new BESS facility in Leicestershire, as it will greatly benefit local people and play a vital environmental role in storing and supplying renewable energy to meet the sustainability needs of the National Grid,” Brooks said. Brooks added that the facility “will help balance electricity supply during peak grid demand, prevent outages and help stabilize and reduce energy prices that impact thousands of residents and businesses nearby.”

The managing director stated that the company had addressed flooding concerns and committed to high biodiversity gains, and that Root-Power looks forward to supplying clean, flexible electricity to the National Grid over the next 15 to 20 years.

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