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Plans for a 50MW long duration energy storage facility at the site of the former Barry power station in Wales have been approved by the council. The facility will enhance National Grid stability and increase reliance on renewable energy sources.

Utilizing vanadium flow batteries, which are deemed safer and more stable, the facility will store energy generated from renewable sources and discharge it during peak demand. Construction is expected to commence in 2030 and last for two years, with traffic restrictions in place. Concerns regarding battery safety and electromagnetic interference were addressed by council officials, confirming the technology's safety compared to lithium-ion batteries.