Renewable energy developer Apatura has received planning consent for a new grid-scale 24MW/48MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) on Parkhouse Road, near Barrhead, Scotland.
This marks the 12th BESS development approved for Apatura in two years.
The Parkhouse Road facility will feature 12 battery units, four power conversion system (PCS) units, and associated infrastructure across a nine-acre site. To ensure minimal visual impact, the site will be screened with native planting and include a sustainable urban drainage (SuDs) basin. The installation is expected to operate for 40 years, after which the land will be restored to its original condition.
Strategically located near Crookston Substation, the BESS will connect to the grid to store and discharge renewable energy as needed, helping balance supply and demand.
Apatura’s Chief Development Officer Andrew Philpott welcomed the decision, saying, “This latest project approval is another step in Apatura’s mission to deliver the infrastructure that the UK needs to decarbonize its energy supply and move to a renewables-based system.
“Battery storage is essential for maintaining an energy grid’s stability and resilience. It’s also integral for achieving more stable energy prices and cheaper household bills, and for meeting the UK’s net zero targets to tackle the climate crisis.”
This approval follows last month’s announcement that Apatura secured planning consent for a 560MW/1120MWh BESS project near Clydebank, eight miles northeast of Glasgow. With this latest milestone, Apatura’s total approved electricity storage capacity across central Scotland now exceeds 2.2GW.
Image: Apatura has received planning consent for a 24MW/48MWh BESS near Barrhead. Credit: Adobe Stock.
