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Sky UK Developments Ltd's plans for a battery storage facility have been approved by New Forest District Council. The 1.6-hectare site, currently used for horse grazing, will host 24 battery storage containers connected to the grid at Bury Brickfield Park, approximately one kilometer away, with the connection anticipated by 2035.

The facility will include a transformer unit for each pair of containers, two substations, eight water storage tanks, and a spare parts container. It is set to be operational for 30 years, with an eight-year commencement period granted. The project is supported by a major renewable energy investor and will involve underground cabling managed by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks.