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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Apatura gains planning permission for Scottish 100MW BESS project
Renewable energy storage provider Apatura has received planning permission from the Scottish government's Energy Consents Unit and North Ayrshire Council for a new 100MW battery energy storage system (BESS) near Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, Scotland. This is a step forward in the UK's efforts to enhance energy resilience and transition to renewable power sources. Located half a kilometre north-east of Kilwinning, the project will occupy eight acres of land east of Old Glasgow Road. The Kilwinning BESS is part of a growing cluster of similar developments in the region, contributing to the nation's sustainable energy infrastructure. The approval marks Apatura's tenth successful BESS planning consent since January 2024, expanding its total consented BESS portfolio to more than 1.6GW. The Scottish government's Energy Consents Unit stated in the letter granting consent that: 'Scottish Ministers consider the proposed development will support the resilience of the electricity network through the electricity it generates and the additional technical services it can provide to the electricity system operator… once operational, the project will provide essential flexibility to the grid, storing excess renewable energy for use when it's needed most.' The construction and operation of the Kilwinning BESS will create direct employment opportunities, as well as indirect jobs within the supply chain and related services. The BESS will play a crucial role in achieving the Scottish government's objective of sourcing 50% of Scotland's overall energy consumption from renewables and establishing a net-zero energy system by 2045. Apatura chief development officer Andrew Philpott stated: 'BESS sites like the Kilwinning development are integral for enabling Scotland and the UK to achieve their net-zero targets. 'Not only does battery storage help manage our renewable energy supply and demand, it also helps bolster the stability of our national grid and boost local economies as well.' In February 2025, Apatura received planning permission for a 400MW BESS near Stirling, Scotland. "Apatura gains planning permission for Scottish 100MW BESS project" was originally created and published by Power Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Daily Record
29-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Plans for new battery energy storage system near East Kilbride substation given green light
A new battery energy storage system (BESS) has been given the green light in South Lanarkshire. The 50 megawatt/100MWh site, covering 5.5 acres. is the ninth BESS development that Renewable energy storage specialist Apatura has secured planning permission for in the last 16 months, bringing its portfolio to over 1.5GW. Apatura chose the location for its latest project due to its proximity to the East Kilbride substation. When completed, the project will connect to this substation and collect, store and discharge renewably generated energy onto the grid as and when it is needed. The proposed site is located half a mile outside East Kilbride on land 150 metres south-east of East Kilbride substation on Cairnmuir Road. It will consist of 16 battery container units plus associated infrastructure, including transformers and a substation building. The development will be screened from all directions with native planting and will be operational for a period of 40 years, after which time the land will be restored to its original condition. The decision notice granting planning permission concluded that "there would be no significant long-term impacts on the environmental quality of the green belt," and that the project would "make a contribution towards tackling climate change, mitigation and adaptation, and would be a positive response to the global climate emergency and nature crisis." The site was also recognised as delivering "a net economic gain and community benefits, including local employment and supply chain opportunities." Commenting on the decision, Andrew Philpott, Chief Development Officer at Apatura, said: 'Battery storage facilities like our planned development at East Kilbride underpin the ongoing expansion of the UK's renewable energy generation capability. "They make a significant contribution to enhancing UK grid security and grid stability and are integral to enabling our country to decarbonise its energy system and its economy and achieve its net zero targets.' A BESS is an advanced technology system designed to store electrical energy during periods of high generation and low demand, which can then be exported back into the grid network during periods of high demand. This latest approval follows the news that Apatura had secured planning permission for a 40-megawatt (MW) / 80MWh BESS in the village of Eaglesham - ten miles from East Kilbride. The site will deliver grid scale battery energy storage system to drive Scottish renewable energy ambitions. Mr Philpott added: 'Battery storage will also help to deliver stable energy prices, leading to reduced bills for households and businesses. It will contribute to greater energy security and independence for the UK in the future. 'Construction of the project will provide a significant boost to the local East Kilbride economy. It will directly create jobs with the construction, operational, and decommissioning phases of the project, and also indirectly in the supply chain and related services.'
The National
29-04-2025
- Business
- The National
Battery storage plant plans in South Lanarkshire approved
Planning consent for a new grid-scale 100MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) was granted to Apatura, who specialise in renewable energy storage, by South Lanarkshire Council on Monday. The proposed 5.5-acre site will be constructed half a mile outside East Kilbride and will be 150 metres south-east of the town's substation on Cairnmuir Road. When completed, the battery storage site will connect to the substation and collect, store and discharge renewably generated energy into the grid when the demand for it is needed. READ MORE: Scottish by-election candidates to face grilling on nuclear weapons The proposal consists of 16 battery container units along with the necessary infrastructure, including transformers and a substation building. Developers said the site will be screened from all directions with native trees and shrubbery and will be operational for a period of 40 years, after which the land will be restored to its 'original condition'. In the decision notice granting planning permission, the local authority concluded that 'there would be no significant long-term impacts on the environmental quality of the green belt'. The decision notice added that the project would 'make a contribution towards tackling climate change, mitigation and adaptation, and would be a positive response to the global climate emergency and nature crisis'. Andrew Philpott, chief development officer at Apatura, said the battery plant will help Scotland reach its Net Zero targets. He said, 'Battery storage facilities like our planned development at East Kilbride underpin the ongoing expansion of the UK's renewable energy generation capability. 'They make a significant contribution to enhancing UK grid security and grid stability and are integral to enabling our country to decarbonise its energy system and its economy and achieve its net zero targets.' Philpott added: 'Battery storage will also help to deliver stable energy prices, leading to reduced bills for households and businesses. It will contribute to greater energy security and independence for the UK in the future.' The South Lanarkshire site is the ninth BESS development which Apatura has secured planning permission for in the last 16 months. Philpott added the site will provide a boost to the local economy as it will provide jobs. He said: 'Construction of the project will provide a significant boost to the local East Kilbride economy. 'It will directly create jobs with the construction, operational, and decommissioning phases of the project, and also indirectly in the supply chain and related services.'
The Herald Scotland
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Battery energy storage system near Scottish town approved
Apatura chose the location for its latest project primarily for its proximity to the East Kilbride Substation. When completed, the project will connect to this substation and collect, store and discharge renewably generated energy onto the grid as and when it is needed. The proposed site is located half a mile outside East Kilbride on land 150 metres south-east of East Kilbride Substation on Cairnmuir Road. It will consist of 16 battery container units plus associated infrastructure, including transformers and a substation building. The development will be screened from all directions with native planting and will be operational for a period of 40 years, after which time the land will be restored to its original condition. READ MORE: Battery energy storage park near Scottish village approved by ministers Council to approve battery storage facility despite concerns Battery storage sites deemed 'formidable' for Scotland's energy future The decision notice granting planning permission concluded that "there would be no significant long-term impacts on the environmental quality of the green belt," and that the project would "make a contribution towards tackling climate change, mitigation and adaptation, and would be a positive response to the global climate emergency and nature crisis." The site was also recognised as delivering "a net economic gain and community benefits, including local employment and supply chain opportunities." Commenting on the news, Andrew Philpott, Chief Development Officer at Apatura, said: 'Battery storage facilities like our planned development at East Kilbride underpin the ongoing expansion of the UK's renewable energy generation capability. They make a significant contribution to enhancing UK grid security and grid stability and are integral to enabling our country to decarbonise its energy system and its economy and achieve its net zero targets.' He added: 'Battery storage will also help to deliver stable energy prices, leading to reduced bills for households and businesses. It will contribute to greater energy security and independence for the UK in the future.' 'Construction of the project will provide a significant boost to the local East Kilbride economy. It will directly create jobs with the construction, operational, and decommissioning phases of the project, and also indirectly in the supply chain and related services.' A BESS is an advanced technology system designed to store electrical energy during periods of high generation and low demand, which can then be exported back into the grid network during periods of high demand. The latest approval follows the news last week that Apatura had secured planning permission for a 40-megawatt (MW) / 80MWh BESS in the village of Eagleshame, 10 miles from East Kilbride.
