British energy storage specialist, Alcemi, has successfully obtained planning permission for the development of 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Scotland.
The projects, developed in partnership with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), include the 1-gigawatt/2-gigawatt-hour Rawhills Energy Storage facility in Coalburn, south of Glasgow, and the 500-megawatt/1,000-megawatt-hour Devilla Energy Storage site in Fife, north of Edinburgh.
The Rawhills Energy Storage facility is positioned as one of the largest projects of its kind globally. The final investment decision (FID) for both BESS projects is anticipated later this year from CIP, with construction slated to commence shortly thereafter.
These projects are part of a broader collaboration with CIP through their Flagship Funds, contributing to the development of a 4-gigawatt energy storage portfolio strategically located across the United Kingdom.
The planning permission marks a significant milestone for Alcemi as it positions itself at the forefront of large-scale battery energy storage deployment, aligning with the increasing demand for energy storage solutions to support the transition to renewable energy sources.
