UK-based energy storage developer Apatura has received planning permission to construct and operate a 100MW battery storage facility in Tealing, near Dundee on Scotland's east coast. This is the fifth battery storage project Apatura has secured planning approval for in the past year, aligning with its goal to support renewable energy generation in Scotland.
Chief Development Officer Andrew Philpott stated, “At 100MW capacity, our new development at Tealing will be one of the largest battery energy storage schemes operating in the UK. When operational, the new facility will make a significant contribution to enhancing UK energy grid security and grid stability. It will play a key role in supporting the UK's transition to renewable energy and a low carbon economy as part of its net zero commitments.”
The 2.5-hectare site will feature 52 lithium-ion batteries housed in steel containers, with an underground grid cable connecting it to the nearby Tealing substation. To minimize environmental impact, the project will include the planting of native trees and wildflowers, ensuring a biodiversity net gain.
Philpott added, “The proximity of the existing Tealing substation makes the site an ideal location for energy storage. Importantly, the proposed development will provide a significant boost to the local economy by creating jobs during the construction, operational and eventual decommissioning phases of the facility, as well as indirect job creation in the supply chain, maintenance and other related services.”
The project, approved by Scottish Ministers, was praised by Angus Council for its alignment with government energy targets and local development policies, positioning it to become one of the largest battery energy storage schemes in the UK.
