Project overview
Exagen SPV02 Limited, part of Exagen Group Limited is seeking to develop a utility scale grid management facility using battery energy storage technology.
The project is located on land east of the A47 to the northeast of Earl Shilton.
We have now submitted our planning application to Blaby District Council.
The map in the carousel highlights the site boundary.
This project website is to keep members of the local community updated and to facilitate feedback, leading on from the public consultation undertaken in August and September 2022.
Location:
Use the map below to view the exact location of the sites, search your location to compare.
Dates for your diary
Confirmation of application
6th January 2023
Letter of Acknowledgment confirming registration of our application is received. Our application reference number is 22/1204/FUL and the link to the application here.
Any representations or comments on the application from interested parties should be submitted directly to the Council using the online form under the ‘Comments’ section on the application link, or in writing by letter (Blaby District Council, Council Offices, Desford Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2EP) or email (planning@blaby.gov.uk) quoting the application reference number. These should ideally be provided by the 4th February 2023.
Any questions regarding the development or suggestions around community initiatives can continue to be directed to the project team: normantonenergyreserve@exagen.co.uk
Planning application submitted
13th December 2022
Webinar
Thursday 8th September 2022, 6pm - 8pm
Public Exhibition
Wednesday 7th September 2022, 12pm-2pm and 6pm - 8pm
Letter of Acknowledgment confirming registration of our application is received. Our application reference number is 22/1204/FUL and the link to the application here.
Latest news
The Normanton Energy Reserve webinar will take place on the 17th August 2022 and the Public Exhibition will follow on the 18th August 2022.
Online surveys are open and we are contactable to answer your questions.
Watch this space for updates.
Public consultation in person event
Held at the Earl Shilton Centre
You can download the event boards and leaflet below.
Download Normanton Reserve Leaflet Download Normanton Reserve Conceptual Design Download Normanton Reserve Site Information Download Normanton Reserve Site Map Download Normanton Reserve Site Photos 1 Download Normanton Reserve Site Photos 2
Public consultation online webinar
You can view our Webinar below.
Thurlaston Webinar
You can watch the Thurlaston webinar here.
Planning application submitted to Blaby District Council.
Confirmation our application is valid.
Our Letter of Acknowledgment confirming registration of our Normanton application is received. Our application reference number is 22/1204/FUL and the link to the application here.
You can now download our submitted site layout and landscape proposal along with our project overview document.
Download Site Layout and Landscape Proposal
Meet the team
Come and meet us at the Webinar and Public Consultation, or contact us at: normantonenergyreserve@exagen.co.uk
- Mark has spent 20 years in land development and has extensive experience of identifying, designing, consenting and delivering successful land development projects, including wind, solar, energy storage and thermal. He previously worked at Banks Renewables for 18 years holding various roles in development, technical design and construction project management across multiple asset classes. He holds a HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering, BA (Hons), Industrial Design from Teesside University.
- Edward has worked in the energy sector since 2008 with project assets including waste to energy, gas peakers, solar and storage. Throughout his career, Edward has sourced and managed a pipeline of several hundred megawatts focusing on capacity market contracts and more recently subsidy free solar developments. He joined the team in September 2021 and will be working alongside clients throughout the development process, managing sites from inception to completion.
- As a Project Development Coordinator with Exagen Development, Flavia is part of the team that develops utility scale renewable energy projects, from initial conception right through to final completion. She completed her BASc: Science and Engineering degree at UCL in London, UK and UCF in Freiburg, Germany.
- Andrew has 17 years planning and environmental assessment experience, nearly 12 of which have been in renewable energy consenting at Arcus. Managing more than 130 planning applications for almost 5 GW of solar, wind, battery storage, grid management and gas peaking projects combined, Andrew works closely with key stakeholders during the planning process to manage risks and deliver a high project consent rate. He holds a MSc in EIA, Environmental Auditing and Management Systems and is an IEMA Registered EIA Practitioner.
- Mark has spent 20 years in land development and has extensive experience of identifying, designing, consenting and delivering successful land development projects, including wind, solar, energy storage and thermal. He previously worked at Banks Renewables for 18 years holding various roles in development, technical design and construction project management across multiple asset classes. He holds a HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering, BA (Hons), Industrial Design from Teesside University.
- Edward has worked in the energy sector since 2008 with project assets including waste to energy, gas peakers, solar and storage. Throughout his career, Edward has sourced and managed a pipeline of several hundred megawatts focusing on capacity market contracts and more recently subsidy free solar developments. He joined the team in September 2021 and will be working alongside clients throughout the development process, managing sites from inception to completion.
- As a Project Development Coordinator with Exagen Development, Flavia is part of the team that develops utility scale renewable energy projects, from initial conception right through to final completion. She completed her BASc: Science and Engineering degree at UCL in London, UK and UCF in Freiburg, Germany.
- Andrew has 17 years planning and environmental assessment experience, nearly 12 of which have been in renewable energy consenting at Arcus. Managing more than 130 planning applications for almost 5 GW of solar, wind, battery storage, grid management and gas peaking projects combined, Andrew works closely with key stakeholders during the planning process to manage risks and deliver a high project consent rate. He holds a MSc in EIA, Environmental Auditing and Management Systems and is an IEMA Registered EIA Practitioner.
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