West Scotland, UK, 15 Feb 2024, KX Power is excited to announce the acquisition and commencement of development on a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in West Scotland. With a capacity of 250 MW and 500 MWh, this facility ranks among the largest battery storage projects in the United Kingdom, significantly enhancing the region’s energy infrastructure and accelerating the transition to a low-carbon future.

The West Scotland BESS will provide critical grid balancing services by storing surplus renewable energy and dispatching power during peak demand periods. This project is projected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 125,000 tonnes annually, which is comparable to removing over 27,000 cars from UK roads. The electricity storage capacity of this system is sufficient to meet the annual energy needs of nearly 100,000 average UK households, promoting more efficient renewable integration and helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuel generation.

Stacie Youngman, Head of Development at KX Power, commented on the strategic importance of this project: “This acquisition marks a significant expansion of our UK portfolio and reinforces our commitment to delivering world-class energy storage solutions. The West Scotland BESS will play a pivotal role in supporting grid stability while delivering substantial environmental and economic benefits to local communities.”

KX Power will apply its proven expertise in construction management and advanced digital O&M platforms to ensure safe, efficient, and optimized delivery and operation of the project. This initiative reflects KX Power’s leadership in pioneering scalable energy storage solutions that support the UK’s net-zero goals and energy security.