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.

In the meantime, you can register for project updates or register your interest in being a supplier for the project.

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.