The Spanish renewable energy group Matrix Renewables has partnered with the UK’s Green BESS Developments for the development of two standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects in Scotland (United Kingdom), which together are expected to provide 1 GW/2 GWh of storage capacity.
The projects are located in Eccles and Kilmarnock, along transmission routes connecting Scotland and England. Their locations have been selected for their strategic importance in enhancing grid reliability and to support the UK’s transition towards cleaner energy sources. The projects are scheduled to be connected to the grid in 2027.
Matrix Renewables has plans to develop over 2 GW of additional generation and storage capacity in the UK over the next three years, representing in excess of GBP1bn (€1.16bn) of investment into the UK.