Independent energy storage in the uk

Where are UK solar and battery storage projects based?

UK solar and battery developer Renewable Connections and project partner European Energy UKsold two co-located solar and battery storage projects based in Scotland – one at Strathruddie Farm and one at Montreathmont Moor – with an aggregate combined capacity of 121MWdc (67MWac) in April last year.

Which energy storage projects have been sold to Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners?

In May last year, it sold two battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in southern England to Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners: Sundon BESS, a 49.5MW project north of London that will connect with National Grid’s Energy Park initiative; and Warley BESS, a 57MW project in Essex. Both sites have grid connection dates in 2024.

What are Europe's 'two biggest battery storage facilities' in central Scotland?

In January 2022, Amp Energy revealed plans for what it described as Europe’s “two biggest battery storage facilities” in central Scotland. The 800 MW battery portfolio, called the ‘Scottish Green Battery Complex’, will comprise two 400MW battery facilities – in Hunterston and Kincardine – and provide 800MWh of energy storage capacity.

Which UK battery storage projects will be commercially operational in 2024?

Energy storage developer Eku Energy is building two UK battery storage projects – with a combined capacity of 130MWh – in Basildon, Essex and Loudwater, Buckinghamshire. Both projects are expected to be commercially operational by the end of 2024.

What is the long duration energy storage Investment Support Scheme?

Long Duration Electricity Storage investment support scheme will boost investor confidence and unlock billions in funding for vital projects. The UK is a step closer to energy independence as the government launches a new scheme to help build energy storage infrastructure.

How many battery storage projects are there in Scotland?

Intelligent Land Investments (ILI) Group has worked on 21 battery storage projects across Scotland, with 750MW in pre-planning, 1.15GW in planning, 530MW consented and 400MW funded. Earlier this month, Statkraft agreed a deal to acquire the 450MW Red John Pumped Storage Hydro Scheme – located near Inverness, Scotland – from ILI.