Plans to build a battery energy storage unit in Nairn have been recommended for approval ahead of a planning commitee meeting next week. The proposed development, seeks permission for the installation of and operation of a battery energy storage system (BESS) capable of storing up to 30MW of electricity on land south of Blackpark House on Granny Barbours Road, including 15 Battery storage cabinets and 10 Medium Voltage (MV) Transformer Containers. Since then Anesco, the developer for this planning application, has submitted a Fire Risk Strategy. Site layout plan for the proposed development. “Although industrial in appearance, the landscape the proposed development will be sitting in, has existing industrial, energy and agricultural uses surrounding it.