ILI Group has received planning consent from Scottish Ministers for its 200-MW Whitehill Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), located next to the Easterhouse substation near Gartcosh, Glasgow.
The project represents a significant development in Scotland's energy storage infrastructure, aimed at bolstering the integration of renewable energy into the national grid.
ILI Group CEO Mark Wilson stated, “Securing consent for our Whitehill BESS project represents another major step forward in our mission to develop the critical energy storage infrastructure needed for Scotland's net-zero future. This project will provide essential grid balancing services and help maximise the potential of our renewable energy resources.”
The Whitehill BESS scheme has garnered support from Glasgow City Council and North Lanarkshire Council and is aligned with the Scottish government's energy strategy and climate goals.
