Swansea Greener Grid Park

About Swansea Greener Grid Park

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Swansea Greener Grid Park is a pioneering project to the west of Rhydypandy Road, Morriston that will help achieve zero carbon emissions in Wales by increasing the stability of the electricity grid and the amount of renewable energy being delivered to the grid network.

Our planning application received unanimous support from Swansea Council in August 2021 and a revised application to maximise the development’s benefits in July 2023. In November 2022 the project was awarded a contract to provide stability services to National Grid Electricity System Operator (NGESO).

Following approval, we have now begun the construction process. This will last approximately 18 months. We have agreed a Construction Traffic Management Plan with the Council which will guide our efforts and can be seen here.

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Why do we need Greener Grid Parks?

 

A pioneering project to help achieve zero carbon emissions.

Large electrical machines with flywheels (called synchronous compensators) can replace the spinning turbines of a traditional power station but without emitting any carbon dioxide.

Greener Grid Parks aren't a wind or solar farm, but some buildings that you might associate with storage units or shipping containers. Our plans would provide the same stability as a fossil fuel plant, but in a clean, green way.

It means that GB’s energy system will be able to handle increasing amounts of renewable energy without relying on coal and gas-fired turbines.

Our projects promote the use of renewable technologies and reduce the need to use fossil fuel plants. 

Find out more about our Greener Grid Parks here 

Project timeline

  • Stage 1: Site Selection

    Extensive research to identify suitable sites. No public engagement is carried out during this time because the site may not pass the criteria required for being suitable for development.

  • Stage 2: Pre-Planning

    We request the view of Swansea Council on the level of study required. We contact local elected representatives and consultees.

  • Stage 3: Submit Planning Application, and Await Decision

    An application is submitted to the Swansea Council, accompanied by a comprehensive Planning Report and Environmental Assessments showing the results of all studies undertaken.  

  • Stage 4: Planning approval

    Planning has been approved and construction will take place in Summer 2024.

  • Stage 5: Construction

    Construction typically takes 18 months. Planning conditions are used to manage elements of construction.

  • Stage 6: Operation

    The project is managed by a regionally based maintenance team, and operations are controlled by detailed planning conditions.

     

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