
Our projects
Fidra Energy, one of the UK’s largest battery energy storage developers with a 3.15GW pipeline, is optimising big battery storage to support the energy transition.
Battery energy storage systems will ensure that clean and reliable electricity supplies can be provided when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine. A proven low cost technology solution, Fidra Energy is proud to be developing three of the UK’s largest projects which support the UK’s goal of a decarbonised power sector.
Thorpe Marsh
View the Local Planning Application here.
Application reference: 23/00537/FULM
Key project milestones:
- Planning Consent – Q4 2024
- Final Investment Decision – H1 2025
- Commercial Operations – Q4 2027
Thorpe Marsh is the largest battery storage project in the UK at 1.45GW (2.9GWh). The project is being developed by Fidra Energy on land adjacent to a former coal station site and large National Grid substation in Yorkshire, England.
Key info:
- Location: Yorkshire, England
- Size: 1.45GW (2.9GWh)
1450 MW
55 acres
Capacity to power
800,000
homes
WBC (West Burton C)
View the Local Planning Application here.
Application reference: 22/01713/FUL
Key project milestones:
- Planning Consent – Q3 2024
- Final Investment Decision – H2 2025
- Commercial Operations – 2027
West Burton C is a 500MW (1GWh) battery storage project located in Nottinghamshire, adjacent to the existing West Burton B gas-fired power station and the proposed site of the UK’s prototype nuclear fusion plant.
Key info:
- Location: Nottinghamshire, England
- Size: 500MW (1 GWh)
500 MW
10 acres
Capacity to power
300,000
homes
Bicker Fen 1 & 2
Link to local planning website: no planning available yet.
Key project milestones:
- Planning Consent – 2025
- Final Investment Decision – BF1 2026, BF2 2027
- Commercial Operations Date – BF1 2028, BF2 2029
Located on a 40 acre site adjacent to the Bicker Fen 400kV substation, the Bicker Fen project is in early stage development with an expected storage capacity of 1.2GW (2.4GWh).
Key info:
- Location: Lincolnshire, England
- Size: 1.2GW (2.4GWh)
1200 MW
40 acres
Capacity to power
700,000
homes