JUNCTION27 Energy Hub
SECURING CLEAN, LOW-COST ELECTRICITY FOR TIVERTON AND MID DEVON
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ARE BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS NOISY?
Any noise from a battery energy storage site comes from the fans that cool the batteries and the inverters that transform the DC electrical current from the batteries to AC power for transmission on the grid. They are usually not audible above ambient noise, particularly when sited around busy roads as is the case here. A full noise assessment will be conducted as part of our planning application and factored into the final site design to ensure that it cannot be heard by any neighbouring households.
WILL THIS BE A MAJOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT?
No, most of the components are prefabricated offsite rather than assembled in situ. On site construction will be restricted to the laying of shallow concrete pads for battery containers to sit on and the craning of prefabricated units into position ready for cabling and connection works.
HOW DOES A BATTERY SYSTEM WORK?
IS BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SAFE?
Both the battery containers and the larger site are designed to ensure safe operation across the project lifetime. Individual battery cells are continuously monitored by a sophisticated safety system and controlled remotely if required to ensure safe operation.
Battery energy storage systems are designed to comply with strict safety standards set by international regulatory bodies, such as the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). These standards cover all aspects of the battery storage systems, from installation to operation and maintenance, to ensure that they meet the highest safety standards.
WILL THIS PROJECT CHANGE THE USE OF LAND?
No, the project is temporary with batteries and associated infrastructure removed at the end of the project. The new National Grid substation will remain to provide a valuable connection to the UK’s electricity network for local homes and businesses.
HOW SUSTAINABLE IS BATTERY TECHNOLOGY?
The Lithium-Ion batteries that will be used in the project are not reliant on scarce raw materials. There are established recycling processes for recovering the most common elements used in battery construction - cobalt, nickel, lithium and manganese - for re-use.