ScottishPower Renewables aims to install 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of energy storage technology by 2030 to keep the electricity grid secure and stable as we move to Net Zero.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) allow excess generation to be stored when demand is low and used later, rather than that electricity being wasted. Batteries are green technology and produce no emissions or pollution during normal operation.
BESS Projects
| Project Name | Location | Project Description | Timescales |
| Whitelee BESS | The project is co-located with Whitelee Windfarm in Eaglesham | 50MW, 50MWh battery | Construction works for the project commenced in May 2020. |
| Barnesmore BESS | The project is co-located with Barnesmore Windfarm, County Donegal | 3MW, 1.5MWh battery | Construction works for the project commenced in August 2020. |
| Gormans BESS | The project is located in County Meath, Ireland. | 50MW, 25MWh battery | Construction works for the project commenced in August 2020. |