By storing surplus renewable generation and releasing it during peak demand, River Soar reduces curtailment, stabilises the local network and cuts carbon—bringing reliable flexibility to the grid while delivering measurable ecological benefits.
Project Overview
River Soar is a 99 MW / 198 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) running parallel to the River Soar. At full charge, it can deliver enough energy to power up to 400,000 homes for one hour (based on 198 MWh). The scheme is carefully set within a landscape of diverse natural habitats, providing flexible, fast-response capacity to support a cleaner, more resilient electricity network.
Why Here?
This project has been strategically placed near existing infrastructure.
The site’s riverside corridor offers a discreet, landscape-led setting and a practical route to grid connection. The Point of Connection (PoC) is Kegworth Substation, approximately 1.4 km from site, enabling an efficient cable route while focusing construction around existing infrastructure and away from sensitive areas.
- Capacity: 99MW
- Storage: 198MWh
- Homes Powered: 400,000
- Energisation Date: Mid-2027
Biodiversity & Design
Our design respects the River Soar’s natural character and enhances local ecology. The layout, planting and management plans have been shaped to protect riparian features and strengthen habitat connectivity across the wider area.
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BNG outcome: +27.5% Biodiversity Net Gain (scheme-level).
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Design intent: Landscape-led arrangement that sits back from the river corridor and integrates with surrounding habitats.
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Ecological focus: Enhancements that strengthen and support the local ecological network, in line with the site’s natural setting.
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Construction approach: Programme and methods planned to minimise disturbance and protect nearby habitats.