Apatura, a renewable energy and battery storage developer, has received planning consent for a 40MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, as part of its growing UK portfolio.
The project, located on an eight-acre site along Glasgow Road in the village of Eaglesham—approximately 23 miles from Glasgow—will have a storage capacity of 80MWh. According to the company, the facility will support energy system flexibility and Scotland’s net zero goals.
“The development is considered to comply with development plan policies,” East Renfrewshire Council noted in its decision letter, issued on 15 April.
The Glasgow Road site is Apatura’s eighth BESS project to gain approval in the past 16 months. The company now holds planning consent for a total battery storage capacity of 1.5GW across the UK.
Andrew Philpott, Chief Development Officer at Apatura, welcomed the council’s decision. “With no objections from the Council, it reflects strong local and national support for sustainable infrastructure,” he said. “Scotland is leading the way in building the resilient systems needed for a net zero future.”
Philpott added that projects like this are integral to the goals outlined by the National Energy System Operator (NESO) in its 2030 Clean Power Pathway, emphasizing the role of Scottish communities in the country’s energy transition.
The facility will include associated infrastructure and the planting of native tree species to promote biodiversity. Apatura has also designed the battery containers in green to better integrate with the natural environment. The site is expected to remain in use for 40 years, after which the land will be restored to its original condition.
The project is anticipated to create around 25 full-time construction jobs and provide wider benefits across the supply chain. Once operational, it will support Scotland’s target of sourcing 50% of overall energy consumption from renewable sources and achieving a net zero energy system by 2045.
