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RPC and Greenfield secure planning permission for two GB BESS projects, bringing partnership total to seven

  • Renewable Power Capital and Greenfield have secured planning permission for two additional GB BESS projects as part of their development partnership – the 30MW “Coventry”, and 49 MW “Sudmeadow Road”.  
  • This additional 79MW of BESS brings the partnership’s combined capacity to over 273 MW, demonstrating its significant contribution to a cleaner and more flexible energy system.
  • The partnership has now gained planning permission for a total of seven projects, following the previously announced Cardiff, Tredington, Steventon, Canalside and Sacketts Hill BESS.

IMMEDIATE RELEASE – London 12 January 0800 GMT

Renewable Power Capital (RPC) and Greenfield have been granted planning permission for two additional Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects – Coventry (30MW) and Sudmeadow Road (49MW).

The approvals add 79MW of capacity to the partnership’s portfolio, bringing the total progressed to over 273MW across seven projects since the collaboration began.

In 2025, RPC and Greenfield gained planning consent for five BESS projects – Cardiff, Canalside, Sacketts Hill, Sudmeadow Road and Coventry.

Together, the seven projects represent a consistent pipeline of battery infrastructure that supports the UK’s efforts to develop a cleaner and more flexible electricity system.

Both new projects, which have secured grid connections, once completed, will connect to the distribution network and include significant biodiversity net gain measures:

  • At Coventry, ecological enhancements outside the site compound will lead to a 13.97% net gain in habitat units and a 51.30% gain in hedgerow units.
  • At Sudmeadow Road, the design delivers a 300% net biodiversity gain in linear units and a 10% gain in area units.

Sudmeadow Road is located on a brownfield site and Coventry on a grey belt site, demonstrating how renewable energy solutions can be integrated responsibly into the local landscape, whilst bolstering the region’s clean energy infrastructure.  

Since signing the development partnership with Greenfield in May 2023, RPC has grown its battery storage pipeline to more than 5.5GW across GB, Italy, and Finland.

Cyrille Sokpor, Senior Vice President for UK and Poland Development at RPC, said: “RPC is thrilled to have secured an additional 79MW of energy storage to build on last year’s brilliant collaboration with Greenfield. Coventry and Sudmeadow Road will bring the partnership to an impressive 273MW of BESS. It is a pleasure working with partners who are equally committed to our goal of decarbonising the electricity system.”


David Ring, Managing Director, UK, said:

“Securing consent for Coventry and Sudmeadow Road marks another important milestone in our partnership with RPC. These projects not only strengthen our shared commitment to accelerating the energy transition, but also demonstrate how responsible, well-designed infrastructure can deliver local and environmental benefits. We look forward to advancing the full 273MW pipeline together as we support the UK’s shift toward a cleaner and more flexible grid.”

Notes to Editors

Advisors to Greenfield were:

Coventry

  • Heatons Planning
  • Heatons Ecology
  • FPCR – Arboriculture
  • Abbot Risk Consulting – Battery Safety Management Plan
  • IDOM – Geoenvironmental Assessment
  • Andrew Josephs Associates – Heritage
  • Felstone Consulting – LVIA
  • Millwards – Flood Risk, Drainage and Transport.
  • LF Acoustics – Noise
  • Zetica – Unexploded Ordnance.
  • Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council – Local Planning Authority

Sudmeadow Road

  • ADAS – Planning
  • LDE – Flood Risk Consultants
  • Professional Consultant – Acoustic Consultants
  • CADmando – Design
  • WBD – Legal

Advisors to RPC were:

  • CSM – Legal
  • Third Revolution Projects – Planning
  • ITPEnergised – Grid

About Renewable Power Capital

Renewable Power Capital is a London-headquartered pan-European renewables company established in 2020, with the backing of CPP Investments.

RPC invests in the development, construction, and long-term operation of onshore wind, solar, and battery storage projects, enabling the energy transition and driving stable long-term, risk-adjusted returns. RPC’s flexible mandate allows it to structure investments which recognise the changing market dynamics in Europe and create innovative solutions to build relationships designed for decades rather than months.

RPC is led by a seasoned and established team of energy industry professionals with deep renewable power, technical, and operational expertise, and a strong common purpose. RPC aims to pioneer the European renewables sector, accelerating the already-rapid growth and playing a key role in making the energy transition a reality.

For more information, visit https://www.renewablepowercapital.com/

About Greenfield

Greenfield is an international renewable energy developer, operating across the UK and Europe to support the transition to cleaner, more resilient energy systems. The company’s perspective and partnerships combine innovative technologies with local insight to deliver large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. By working closely with investors, communities, and businesses, Greenfield designs and develops solutions that are both sustainable and impactful, helping to accelerate the shift to a low-carbon future.


For more information, visit www.greenfieldgroup.io.