Image: Basildon BESS, an operational 28 MW Eku Energy Project.

Chessington BESS

The project is currently in development with planning and environmental studies underway.

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Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend our public consultation for the proposed Chessington Battery Energy Storage System.

If you were unable to attend, or would like to revisit the information presented at the event, you can download the consultation boards below.
The project team welcomes local feedback as we refine our proposals. Please use the feedback box below, or contact our project email at contact@ekuenergysolomonsfarm.com to submit your feedback.

Panoramica del progetto

We are proposing to build Chessington BESS, a 240MW/ 960 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on land off Leatherhead Road, Chessington, KT9 2NX. By increasing the UK’s energy storage capacity, the project will support energy security, reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels and help protect against global energy market volatility. The BESS will store surplus electricity when demand is low and export it back to the grid when it is needed most, helping to create a more flexible, reliable and resilient energy system.

Kingston Upon Thames Borough Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 and is committed to achieving net zero emissions across the borough by 2038. Our proposal will contribute to the security of energy supply in Kingston through the provision of local, renewable energy. It will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to the Government’s target of net-zero by the end of 2050.

The project will generate Business Rates for the local Council, creating additional income that can be used to fund local services.

Chessington BESS is currently in development, with planning and environmental studies underway. The project will be designed to minimise impact to surrounding communities and to operate in a safe and environmentally sensitive manner. We are keen to receive feedback from local residents and the community about the proposed project.

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Chessington Battery Energy Storage System Event

The event took place on Tuesday 30th June from 3pm-7pm at The King’s Centre, Coppard Gardens, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2GZ. If you were unable to attend, or would like to revisit the information presented at the event, you can download the consultation boards below.

The project team welcomes local feedback as we refine our proposals. Please use the feedback box below, or contact our project email at contact@ekuenergychessington.com to submit your feedback.