The Proposal
Proposed erection of a Battery Energy Storage System Facility C.120 MW (BESS), including 1no. switch house with control rooms, storage containers and office trailer, lighting and closed circuit TV Columns, new site boundary fencing, access and ancillary development works.
Project Redline
Why is this project important?
Northern Ireland has a legal obligation to ensure 80% of all electricity generated by 2030 is sourced from renewables. Achieving this target is crucial not only for addressing the climate crisis but also for enhancing our energy security through increased reliance on local energy sources. Building out more renewable assets like solar farms and wind turbines is incredibly important but maximising existing assets will also play a fundamental role in helping achieve these targets. BESS systems can help ensure the existing solar and wind generation is being fully utilised. Battery storage systems are essential in allowing us to maximise use of the renewable energy we generate. They will play an increasingly pivotal role between green energy supplies and responding to electricity demands. BESS are devices that enable energy from renewables, like solar and wind, to be stored and then released when the power is needed most.
Site Location
Lands immediately South of Omagh Road and approx. 150m Northeast of No 174 Omagh Road, Garvaghy.
Public Consultation
A Pre-Application Public Consultation Event will take place in Garvaghy as follows:
Location: Canavan’s, 232 Omagh Road, Garvaghy, BT70 2DX
Date: 4th August 2026
Time: 3pm to 7pm
Information boards on display at the public consultation event can also be viewed below (click on an image to enlarge).
Providing Feedback
We welcome feedback on this proposal throughout the pre-application phase – either in-person at the consultation event or through Gray’s Communications on behalf of the applicant, Heron Storage No.7 Limited and there are a number of ways you can do this:
Online feedback form: Located at bottom of this page
Telephone: +44 28 7116 1364
Email: info@grayscommunications.com (use ‘Gort BESS 120MW’ as the subject line)
Post: Gray’s Communications, 19 Clarendon Street, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 7EP
Please note the feedback window for the pre-application phase closes on 5pm on 1st September 2026.
Note: Once a planning application is submitted, the standard neighbour notification process will be implemented, affording the public an opportunity to submit comments directly to the planning authority.
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