Tales of BESS #3 - Case Study: Pre-planning permission application submission review

Pre-planning permission application submission Review: 100MW / 100MWh (UK)

The client was looking for an independent third party to review a  100MW/100MWh BESS asset’s general layout and design before pre-planning application to identify any key design flaws/red flags and discuss findings.

Greensolver team reviewed the planning drawings, the flood risk assessment, the noise impact assessment and the fire risk management strategy.

Greensolver team well conducted the analysis by flagging key things to anticipate before planning application, as :

General Layout :

• Land area : ensure compatible activity presence around the site
• Access : ensure efficient access during Construction phase (trucks and construction equipment) and during Operation phase (fire safety services, O&M provider vehicle )
• Internal circulation : ensure operational efficiency safety and manutention
• Noise mitigation : ensure noise level mitigation
• Vegetation management : ensure consistency between regulation (National Plant Specification) and operation

Flood Risk :

• Compatibility of the equipment Layout with the Local Flood Risk Assessment
• Consistency of the Drainage equipment to be installed

Fire Risk : as per Standards (NFPA855) and battery OEM requirements

• Procedure : ensure Safety of personnel and equipment
• Equipment design : ensure Detection and Suppression
• Site layout : mitigation of Fire Spread and efficient evacuation

Written by David Roissé