Welcome
Thank you for visiting our website which is here to provide information and ways to feedback on our plans for a new 350MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and substation on land at Bury Farm, north of the A505, south-east of Tilsworth, and north-west of Dunstable.
We are Regener8, our vision is to help power the country towards more reliable, affordable, and clean energy through quality and innovative schemes, which do more than just generate and store clean energy, but also benefit the local community.
Founded in 2018, we focus on the development of high-quality solar and energy storage projects. At the moment, we have almost 50 projects across the UK, Italy and Poland.
In response to the UK Government declaring a 'climate emergency' in May 2019, Central Bedfordshire Council have agreed a Sustainability Plan, most recently refreshed in September 2024, outlining steps to become carbon neutral by 2030.
We have been working with our consultants and the landowners to bring plans forward. We are now keen to discuss the emerging plans with the community, listen to feedback and understand how you think the plans can be improved.
Public Consultation
We held a public consultation event on 3rd April at Stanbridge and Tilsworth Community Hall to discuss the emerging plans with the wider community, listen to your feedback, and ensure the impacts are minimised and wider opportunities maximised.
The period of public consultation and feedback window is now closed - thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the proposals.
We will consider all comments before we finalise our plans. We intend submitting a planning application in May 2025.
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Some of the key benefits include:
The displacement of thousands of tonnes of CO2 from equivalent fossil fuel energy.
Significant biodiversity net gain through new planting, wildlife corridors and wildflower grassland.
Business rates payments to the Council, which can be spent on local services and infrastructure.
BESS schemes allow electricity to be stored when supply is high and using it when demand is greater. It helps keep the electricity grid stable, reduces reliance on fossil fuels, and supports a cleaner, more reliable energy system.
A community benefit fund will be provided to support local causes.
The UK needs more battery storage to make sure we always have reliable and affordable electricity. As we use more renewable energy like wind and solar, we need a way to store extra power when it’s available and use it when it’s needed. Battery storage helps keep the lights on, reduces the risk of power cuts, and cuts down our reliance on fossil fuels. It also makes our energy system greener and more efficient, helping to lower carbon emissions and keep bills stable in the long run.
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