The project

Helping to resolve the UK’s energy crisis and accelerating the transition to Net Zero through a new renewable energy development in the West Midlands.

Downing is developing a new battery storage project near Rowley Regis, West Midlands of up to 100 MW / 200 MWh.

Edwin Richards Energy Storage Park will store enough energy to power up to 300,000 homes for a two-hour period. The project will make a direct contribution to the UK’s Net Zero goals. Transitioning to a renewable energy generation system should mean cheaper energy bills for the U.K. consumer.

Site layout

Our initial site plans are outlined below.

A campaign of further ecological, environmental and heritage surveys will help shape the initial design. The project expands over 0.75 hectares (Ha) and will have an operational lifespan of 40 year. Afterwards it will be decommissioned, and the land will be returned to its natural state.

Project timeline

Creating a sustainable future

We have a long-term vision for Edwin Richards Energy Storage Park which helps to address the UK’s energy crisis, provides a substantial biodiversity net gain, and supports farmers, local agriculture, and the local community.

Forming a strong relationship with the community that we serve is important to us and we are continually exploring ways we can better support local initiatives. We value your feedback and try to reflect it in the way the project is designed, like the inclusion of permissive pathways and the retention and creation of wildlife habitats. If you do have any thoughts on how we can improve our proposals, please do get in touch here.

Our commitment

We carefully evaluate the impact our developments will have on local habitats, plants, and animals to develop a long-term plan. For Edwin Richards that delivers 707% biodiversity than before the site is installed.

By planting native hedges, species rich grassland and wildflowers which will provide bees, butterflies, and other pollinators with food sources. Additionally, there is an option to include bee hotels within the site boundary to further support these ecosystems.

Community engagement is the most important aspect of our projects. By communicating and working with local communities throughout the whole development process.

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Community benefits

No maintenance cost

All installations will be maintained at no cost to the resident for the duration of the planning consent.

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One-off community payment

A further £1,000/MW one-off payment when construction starts to be used by each Parish Council to support local community projects.