You can also find out more at our community drop-in event taking place at Alverdiscott Village Hall, Stoney Cross, EX39 4PZ on Wednesday 10th December from 3 – 7pm.
Battery Energy Storage (BESS)
Strengthening the security of the UK’s energy supply
Land at West Webbery Farm, Woodtown.
Enray is pleased to be presenting proposals for a 99.4 megawatt (MW) battery energy storage facility on land at West Webbery Farm, Woodtown.
Introduction
The proposals would store surplus electricity from the grid and release it back during times of high demand, helping improve energy security and reduce the need for expensive, polluting backup generation. The project will connect into National Grid’s existing Alverdiscott Substation.
This website explains where the project is located, why battery storage is important for the UK’s energy system, and what we are proposing for the site. It also answers common questions about safety, noise and environmental considerations, and provides an opportunity for you to share your views.
An initial round of consultation took place in September 2025, with a second phase of consultation running until 31st October. Feedback received has been considered by us and the scheme has been updated to incorporate feedback, which is now being submitted as a full planning application to Torridge District Council.
The information and images provided on this website are shared for consultation purposes only and represent indicative working drafts. The final layout and design will continue to evolve as technical work and consultation feedback progress.
Latest application site location boundary shown in red (click to enlarge)
Enray Power Ltd (Enray) is a UK-based energy company with a mission to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. We develop, own, and operate solar photovoltaic projects and battery energy storage systems across the UK.
About Enray Power
Our team brings more than 25 years of experience in renewable energy project development, covering site origination, feasibility, planning, financing, construction, and long-term operation. We work in partnership with landowners and local communities to ensure that our projects deliver lasting benefits. This includes biodiversity enhancements, Community Benefit, and supporting the economic resilience of a local farmer.
Enray is committed to open engagement throughout the planning process, ensuring that local residents and stakeholders can understand the project, ask questions, and help shape the final design.
For more information visit: enraypower.com
The UK is working towards a low-carbon future with greater reliance on renewable sources such as wind and solar. These sources generate electricity but do not always produce power when it is most needed. Battery energy storage systems solve this problem by storing surplus electricity and releasing it back to the grid during times of high demand.
Why Battery Storage is Needed
Battery storage improves the flexibility and resilience of the energy system, making power supplies more secure and reducing the need for expensive and polluting backup generation. It allows more renewable energy to be used and supports the country’s progress towards net zero carbon emissions.
Modern battery systems are safe, reliable, and designed to last more than 20 years. They include multiple safety protections and can be safely recycled at the end of their operational life. Projects like this one will play a key role in delivering affordable and dependable energy for homes and businesses across the region and wider country. The materials used in energy storage facilities have a limited working life and must be replaced or removed at the end of this period, with the site restored as set out in a Landscape and Ecology Management Plan or Decommissioning Plan.
The proposal will consists of an array of lithium-ion batteries approximately 6.6m long, 3m wide and 3m high.
