Public consultation launched for new energy park in Gwynedd
Brockwell Energy, a leading Renewable Energy developer, is developing proposals for Cegin Energy Park, a 99.9MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) that will be located on land to the south of the B4547 between Seion and Pentir, within the Llanddeiniolen area of Gwynedd.
Before the plans are finalised and a planning application is submitted to Cyngor Gwynedd, Brockwell Energy is seeking feedback on its proposals for Cegin Energy Park and is inviting residents of Llanddeiniolen, Gwynedd to an online webinar.
Brockwell Energy will be hosting the online webinar between 7pm and 8pm on Tuesday 18 February to provide more information on the proposed project and consult with the community. People can register for the webinar at www.ceginenergystorage.co.uk.
The webinar is an opportunity for people to understand more about the project, ask questions and provide feedback. The information that will be shared, along with a summary of the feedback and Q&A, will be provided on the project website (www.ceginenergystorage.co.uk) after the webinar for people who are unable to attend.
At the event, Brockwell Energy representatives will talk about the proposed location, the layout, the potential timeline for project development and the proposed community benefit package to help support local initiatives.
Battery Energy Storage Systems are vital to securing a reliable, green energy system for the future.
The demand for electricity from homes and businesses changes throughout the day. For example, the demand for electricity is much higher in the early evening than in the middle of the night.
When demand for electricity on the national grid is low, renewable energy generates more electricity than we need. Battery Energy Storage Systems hold this excess electricity in batteries, ready to be released to homes and businesses when demand is high, or it is needed.
Without Battery Energy Storage Systems, renewable electricity that goes beyond the needs of homes and businesses is wasted. In some cases, the UK Government pays renewable energy providers to ‘turn off’ renewable energy sources in a process known as curtailment. Curtailment payments added approximately £40 on every household energy bill in 2024.
The UK Government’s Clean Power by 2030 Action Plan states that the country needs up to 27GW of battery storage by 2030 to help manage the volatility of renewable energy, including days when there is little wind or sun. There is currently only 4.5GW of capacity in the system.
To be able to store energy, Battery Energy Storage Systems need to be located near to power lines and a substation. Cegin Energy Storage’s site location has been chosen as it is located near to existing power lines and is in close to Pentir substation, which will allow Cegin Energy Storage to connect to the National Grid.
Alongside the energy security and climate change benefits associated with renewable energy, Brockwell Energy is considering options for community benefits and would welcome ideas for potential community benefit schemes during consultation.
Gary Bird, Head of Project Development at Brockwell Energy, said:
“If consented, Cegin Energy Storage will play an important role in ensuring that the United Kingdom has a secure, domestic green energy supply. We hope members of the local community will attend the event so that we can provide further details of our proposals, answer any questions and gather feedback.”
