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Inspector Approves Controversial 500MW Energy Storage Facility

7/25/2025

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A planning inspector has greenlit a 500MW energy storage facility in Oxford's green belt, reversing South Oxfordshire District Council's earlier rejection. While the council raised concerns about the project's impact on the countryside, the inspector underscored the urgent need for net zero carbon emissions. Statera Energy's initiative has garnered backing from the UK Atomic Energy Authority.

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A planning inspector has greenlit a 500MW energy storage facility in Oxford's green belt, reversing South Oxfordshire District Council's earlier rejection. While the council raised concerns about the project's impact on the countryside, the inspector underscored the urgent need for net zero carbon emissions. Statera Energy's initiative has garnered backing from the UK Atomic Energy Authority.