Fidra Energy has secured planning consent to build and operate a battery at Thorpe Marsh, Yorkshire. The 1,400MW (3,100MWh) project will be one of the largest in Europe.
The project was approved by Doncaster Council on 28 January. The site is on 55 acres of land that formed part of a former coal station site and is adjacent to a National Grid substation. A final investment decision is expected in April 2025 with the first battery systems expected to be operational in early 2027.
Fidra is owned by institutional investor EIG. Walid Mouawad, Managing Director and Co-Head of Energy Transition at EIG said: “We are thrilled to see the 1.4GW Thorpe Marsh project reach another critical development milestone. This represents a significant step in EIG’s commitment to advancing large-scale energy assets in the UK and driving the country’s shift to a more sustainable, low-carbon future.”