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A council has approved plans for a 50MW long duration energy storage facility at the site of the decommissioned Barry power station. The facility will utilize vanadium flow batteries, improving National Grid stability and supporting renewable energy usage.

Construction is set to begin in 2030 and will last two years, with specific traffic management measures in place. Concerns were raised regarding battery safety and interference, but officials confirmed the technology's reliability compared to lithium-ion batteries.