Clearstone Energy Unveils Ambitious Plans for Energy Hub in Mid Devon

Clearstone Energy has revealed ambitious plans to establish a pioneering energy hub in Mid Devon, set to have a significant impact on  the UK’s response to the climate emergency. The proposed hub, situated adjacent to Junction 27 of the M5, aims to maximize the utilization of renewable energy from solar and wind farms, presenting a significant step forward in sustainable energy solutions.

Clearstone Energy plans to allocate £50,000 annually and £2million across the operational lifetime of the project.

At the core of this cutting-edge system is a Battery Energy Storage System, designed to store electricity during periods of excess supply, such as nighttime, and release it during times of peak demand, particularly during the start and end of the working day. Clearstone Energy, in collaboration with National Grid, is spearheading this endeavour to create solar generation and battery energy storage projects, which will form the foundation of a new, clean, and cost-effective energy system for the UK.

Clearstone Energy has developed nine energy projects across the UK since its inception in 2016. With two projects already operational and seven currently under construction, their expertise sets the stage for the Junction 27 Energy Hub, a 400 MW Battery Energy Storage project.

The hub will be integrated into local and national electricity networks through the National Grid overhead lines running alongside the M5. Once fully charged, it will have the capacity to store enough energy to power all 82,000 homes in Mid Devon for an entire day.

Aside from its energy capabilities, the Junction 27 Energy Hub also promises to provide significant benefits to the local community. The project site has been carefully planned, with 60 per cent designated for nature enhancement and 40 per cent allocated for batteries, equipment, and a substation. Moreover, all electrical infrastructure will be situated in a low flood-risk area. To ensure minimal visual impact, the batteries will have a maximum height of three meters, while the substation equipment will reach a maximum height of 13 meters. Once operational, the Junction 27 Energy Hub is expected to have a lifespan of 40 years.