Our Proposals

We are proposing to develop a BESS on land east of Cutting’s Road, Rushall, Diss, IP21 4UD. You can find a redline boundary and location plan of the proposed development below.

Dodd’s Wood BESS would comprise the construction, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of a grid connected battery energy storage system (BESS), alongside access, landscaping and other associated development.

BESS represent a key turning point in the transition towards clean and sustainable energy. The benefits they offer include:

  • Energy management flexibility: by storing excess electricity during low-demand periods and discharging it during high-demand periods, BESS helps with energy security, grid stability and helps integrate intermittent renewable energy sources seamlessly.

  • Grid stabilisation and efficiency: the instantaneous power injection of batteries helps maintain grid stability and improve overall reliability.

  • Emission reduction: by facilitating the storage of renewable energy, our reliance on fossil fuel based backup power sources is reduced.

Example of battery energy storage containers (not representative of dimensions and configuration to be used at Dodd’s Wood BESS)

Flexible and Future-Ready BESS Development:

The project has been designed with flexibility and adaptability at its core, allowing us to respond to future market demands while maximizing efficiency within the same footprint and layout.

We can install:

  • 900 MW of power with 4 hours of storage (3600 MWh), or

  • 450 MW of power with 8 hours of storage (3600 MWh).

All environmental assessments are being conducted based on the worst-case scenario, ensuring the project is safe and fully compliant, regardless of the final configuration.

This approach allows us to seamlessly adapt to the market and the country’s energy needs at the time of construction, without compromising on safety or sustainability.