Lister Drive Greener Grid Park
This is one of several projects across the country that will help the UK build a greener future, reaching its goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Lister Drive Greener Grid Park Community Fund Now Open
Community projects and organisations in Liverpool have been urged to apply for the annual round of grants from the Lister Drive Greener Grid Park Community Fund, which is now open.
The fund is independently administered through GrantScape, a leading UK community fund administrator, on behalf of Statkraft. The closing date for 2025’s applications is 23 April 2025.
Interested applicants can find more details about the fund and make applications via the online portal: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/statkraft/lister-drive/.
Applicants are also welcome to call GrantScape directly on 01908 247630 if they wish to discuss a project or need any help or advice on how to apply.
Why Lister Drive?
National Grid ESO, the operator of the GB electricity grid is responsible for its smooth running and has identified a need for some stability services to the grid in the Liverpool area. Following a thorough search, Lister Drive was determined to be the best site due to its location near an existing electricity sub-station. Planning consent for the project was granted by Liverpool City Council in 2020.
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What’s happened so far?
The project is operational and delivering much-needed grid stability services to maximise the amount of renewables that can be utilised on the grid.
Why do we need Greener Grid Parks?
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Greener Grid Parks in UK
Our Greener Grid Parks are a collection of small buildings, usually located near substations, containing innovative technology designed to increase the amount of renewable energy transmitted through the national grid.