Updated plans for a Battery Energy Storage facility near Stirling are set to be presented to the public for a second time

Updated plans for battery storage facility near Plean brought forward for consultation

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Updated plans for a battery energy storage facility near Stirling are set to be presented to the public for a second time.

UK renewables developer, BOOM Power will show updated plans for their proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), located south of Plean, at two consultation events in Denny and Plean on November 20 - at The Denny Centre between 2pm and 5pm and East Plean Primary School between 6.30pm and 8.30pm.

The scheme, formerly known as Gartclush BESS, has been renamed to South Plean BESS following community feedback to more accurately reflect the location of the site and avoid confusion.

A spokesperson said: "The proposed South Plean facility would consist of battery units which store excess energy from renewable developments and release it into the grid during spikes in demand.

"This technology reduces the risk of local power outages and leads to cheaper energy prices, to the benefit of all consumers and the wider economy.

"The consultation events will provide members of the public with the opportunity to view updated plans informed by various technical studies and consultation with the community. More information regarding the project’s associated community benefit fund will also be available.

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"In addition to providing reliable grid stability and power management across the central belt, the project would also deliver significant benefits to the local economy and employment opportunities during construction and maintenance phases of the project."

At the consultation events, members of the project team will be available to answer questions about the updated proposals and gather further feedback from members of the local community. Those unable to attend the event will be able to view the consultation boards and provide feedback online at https://www.boom-power.co.uk/south-plean/ from November 20.

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