Scotland-based energy developer ILI Group has received planning approval for its 100-megawatt (MW) Learielaw battery energy storage project near Broxburn, West Lothian, the company said on Tuesday.
The facility is expected to connect to the grid in 2028 and will support grid flexibility as renewable generation expands across the country.
The consent represents ILI Group’s first major planning milestone in 2025 and follows a series of approvals in late 2024, totalling 350MW of storage capacity across North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, and the Highlands.
“Learielaw is another strong addition to our battery storage pipeline and highlights the momentum we’ve built in delivering nationally significant energy infrastructure,” said Mark Wilson, chief executive of ILI Group. “As the grid evolves to handle more renewable generation, projects like Learielaw will be vital in providing the flexibility and reliability the system needs.”
ILI Group, headquartered in Hamilton, has a total development pipeline of 4.7 gigawatts (GW), which includes 2.5GW of pumped storage hydro and 2.2GW of utility-scale battery storage.
Wilson added that the Learielaw project marks a further step in the company’s broader strategy to strengthen Scotland’s role in clean energy deployment. “This is a key step in our mission to make Scotland a leader in clean, secure energy,” he said.
