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The South Tyneside Council's Planning Committee is set to review an outline planning application for a battery energy storage system (BESS) in Jarrow on March 9, 2026. The site, formerly associated with M H Southern, is designed to store approximately 100MW of energy, facilitating grid stability by absorbing excess power.

The application includes infrastructure, internal access, and landscaping, with planning officers recommending approval. The project aligns with the council's climate emergency declaration and aims to support renewable energy generation.

Construction is anticipated to take 8 to 12 months, with no public objections received during consultations. Approval is contingent on a Section 106 Agreement.