Renewable energy developer Apatura has received planning consent for a new 24MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Scotland.
The project, located near the town of Barrhead, 13 kilometres southwest of Glasgow, will consist of 12 battery units, four power conversion system (PCS) units and other associated infrastructure.
The site was chosen due to its proximity to Crookston Substation and when completed, it will connect, collect, store and discharge renewable energy to the grid when required.
It will operate for 40 years after which the land will be restored to its original condition.
The project is the 12th BESS development that Apatura has secured approval for in the last two years.
Andrew Philpott, Apatura’s Chief Development Officer said: “This latest project approval is another step in Apatura’s mission to deliver the infrastructure that the UK needs to decarbonise its energy supply and move to a renewables-based system.
“Battery storage is essential for maintaining an energy grid’s stability and resilience. It’s also integral for achieving more stable energy prices and cheaper household bills and for meeting the UK’s net zero targets to tackle the climate crisis.”
Last month, the company secured planning consent for a new 560MW BESS project two miles from the town of Clydebank and eight miles northeast of Glasgow.
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