Britishvolt targets Wales for UK’s first battery gigaplant

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The UK’s first battery gigaplant looks set to be built on the site of a former RAF base at Bro Tathan in Wales.

Up to 3,500 jobs could be created following Britishvolt’s agreement with the Welsh government to work towards the development of a 30GWh battery manufacturing plant and 200MW solar plant at the site in the Vale of Glamorgan.

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According to Britishvolt, the site was chosen for its import/export accessibility, availability of labour and skilled staff, and geographical proximity to customers and local industrial companies.

In a statement, Orral Nadjari, CEO and Founder at Britishvolt said: “As the birthplace of lithium ion, the UK remains globally renowned for its academic excellence in research and development – with an abundance of home grown talent for Britishvolt to take advantage of.

“Wales has welcomed us with open arms and exceptional due diligence and we believe the country has a vast untapped potential.

"Hiring local people, including those currently out of work, and developing strong relationships with nearby educational facilities will be a priority for us to ensure a stream of skilled staff.”

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