Land at Frog Lane
Tadley, Hampshire
BSR Energy (BSR) would like to put forward a proposal for a new battery storage development on Land at Frog Lane. The site is located in the small town of Tadley, which is located around six miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. The proposal represents an important opportunity to boost energy storage in the local area.
We are in the midst of a climate emergency. The most recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change outlines that immediate action must be taken to avoid irreparable climate breakdown. Battery Storage developments, such as the one proposed on Land at Frog Lane are an important part of the solution.
Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council also declared a Climate Emergency in September 2019, which was followed by the publication of its Horizon 2050 vision. This plan, set out by residents, businesses, and key partners, highlights a desire to reduce carbon emissions and the use of fossil fuels.
BSR is dedicated to being part of the solution and the change towards renewable energy sources in the UK. The impacts of climate change are already evident, with record-breaking temperatures and drought declarations becoming increasingly common. The time to act and mitigate further damage to our planet is now.
Aerial red line site outline plan
National Grid forecast that up to 31GW of total storage could be needed by 2030, increasing to 72GW by 2050. The UK has just over 7GW of storage currently operational or under construction, demonstrating a clear requirement for the acceleration of battery storage development across the UK. (Figures from National Grid’s Future Energy Scenarios Report, July 2023)
The site can import and export 115MW of power, helping to balance the grid. This means when there is an excess of cheaper power, usually during events such as high winds or solar peaks, this can be stored for later use. The power is then exported during times of higher demand, ensuring older/less efficient generation isn’t required to meet the grid’s requirements. This allows a greater proportion of renewable energy to be used, and ensures generators operate for longer at their peak efficiency. Even taking into consideration other similar proposals coming forward in the area, there is a vital need for more of this type of energy storage to be developed, to ensure that no energy goes to waste.
We value the input of the local community and are eager to understand the community’s feedback at an early stage. Further information on how you can get involved in our consultation, or get in touch with the project team can be found here.
