Construction to begin on £250m battery storage site at former West Burton coal station
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Construction to begin on £250m battery storage site at former West Burton coal station

7 Aug 2026 · Originally published 7 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: £250m battery storage project at former coal power station secures funding green light | TheBusines…
Fidra Energy has secured the funding required to build a 500MW battery storage system on the site of the former West Burton coal-fired power station. The project will help store renewable energy for the national grid, marking a shift in how the site contributes to the UK's energy infrastructure.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK Nottinghamshire
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