FAQs
Who is Enso Energy?
Enso Energy is one of the UK’s leading developers of renewable and low carbon energy projects. We are firm advocates for renewable, low carbon, efficient, secure and sustainable energy that can be generated, stored and utilised in the UK. Our approach to subsidy-free renewable energy is assisting the country’s move towards a more secure renewable energy supply.
Why have you chosen this site?
The Site is located close to the Point of Connection at the National Grid High Marnham Substation. It is also free of statutory designations relating to landscape and ecology.
What have you done so far?
We submitted an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Request to Bassetlaw District Council and we are currently undertaking a range of environmental assessment and surveys on site including ecology surveys and heritage studies.
How long will this take to build?
Construction of the proposal will take place over 30 months, with construction vehicles accessing the site via Polly Taylor’s Road. A secondary access will be provided from Crabtree Lane during operation for emergency service vehicles.
What will the Energy Hub look like?
The energy hub comprises a series of battery containers that are similar in appearance to shipping containers. These will be grouped together within a central compound area, along with a substation that is the electrical infrastructure necessary to import and export the electricity.
Are batteries safe?
Batteries are equipped with Battery Management Systems that monitor the operational and fault status of all systems for all parameters required to ensure the safe operation of the Batteries. Two separate access points are included as part of the application for emergency vehicles and a standby water supply is included on site.
Are batteries noisy?
BESS facilities have the potential to generate noise, primarily from cooling fans needed to regulate temperatures of the battery cells. Detailed acoustic surveys have been completed and confirm that, with mitigation, noise levels will not exceed baseline levels from publicly accessible land.
Will the Batteries be here permanently?
No. After 40 years the development would be decommissioned and the land returned to an agricultural use.
Will there be lots of traffic when the site is commissioned?
When operational, engineers will visit the site once or twice a month to check the site is running optimally.