Introducing Parsonage Battery Energy Storage System
Greenfield is preparing a planning application for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) located on land adjacent to Brabourne, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5LR.
Parsonage BESS will contribute towards the UK Government’s target to decarbonise and achieve a zero greenhouse gas emissions electricity supply by 2030. The BESS will store surplus electricity produced when wind turbines and solar farms generate more than the demand, and then release this energy back into the grid when demand exceeds generation. With BESS we can use renewable energy to power our homes and businesses when the wind stops blowing and the sun isn’t shining.
This network flexibility is increasingly essential as the UK shifts its electricity generation from gas and coal-fired power stations to renewable sources.
The Government’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan has estimated that the UK will need up to 27 GW of battery storage to achieve a clean electricity supply by 2030.
Ashford Borough Council has committed to becoming a carbon net zero council by 2030 and has promised to help the borough reduce their emissions to zero by 2050. This BESS will contribute to the fulfilment of local and national emissions targets.
Where would the batteries be built?
The Benefits
Assisting Ashford Borough Council in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with local and national targets in response to the Climate Emergency.
Contributing towards the security of energy supply in Kent through the provision of local, renewable electricity and battery storage.
Introducing BESS into the energy mix allows the electricity network to “balance” generation against demand, supporting the UK’s urgent need for energy security and energy independence.
Parsonage BESS would support the UK’s transition to a low carbon future, and contribute towards hitting its target of achieving a zero carbon electricity system by 2030.
Supporting the National Grid in providing renewable energy to power our homes and businesses when there’s minimal wind and no daylight.
Providing flexibility through rapid charge or discharge of electricity to allow the National Grid to regulate electricity supply and demand, whilst minimising greenhouse gas emissions.
Providing a significant biodiversity enhance impact with additional hedgerow and tree planting, wildflower grassland planting, as well as the retention of existing hedgerows and trees which will strengthen existing ecological networks.
Parsonage BESS is a temporary development, allowing the land to rest for a period of operation of up to 40 years which will improve its quality for agriculture.
Decommissioning and full restoration of the site at the end of life of the development will be secured via planning condition.
The proposed BESS will not require government subsidy.
Who are we?
At Greenfield, we bring together over 60 years of cumulative experience in the design and development and construction of key energy-led technology. We’re proud to partner with landowners, local communities and investors on proactive solutions to the biggest challenges facing our planet.
Our team is purposely selected to identify which areas of current innovation are the most effective to invest in and develop projects across Europe and with over 5GW of early to mid-stage Battery Energy Storage Systems and Solar PV projects across the UK, Italy, Romania, Bulgaria and Spain. Our growing team of passionate specialists work together to develop projects that power a greener, more sustainable future for our planet.
Public Consultation Event
We held a public consultation event on Wednesday 25th June 2025 2pm to 7pm at Brabourne and Smeeth Village Hall, Bircholt Forstal, Lees Road, Brabourne, Ashford, TN25 5LF.
You can access the boards that were shown at the event here.
Have your say
Please take your time to consider the information presented on this website and don’t hesitate to contact a member of our team should you have any questions or matters you need to be clarified.
Comments provided by the local community will be considered in shaping the final planning application submission. Please provide any comments you have on the proposal by email or via the feedback form below. We would be grateful if you could complete the feedback form (including your contact details) for the purpose of providing feedback to the Council.
Alternatively please contact us at feedback@alpacacommunications.com.