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Matrix currently operates across Europe, the US and Latin America. Image: Matrix's Olivares PV plant in Spain.

Matrix Renewables takes on two energy storage projects in Scotland

April 10, 2025
Spanish renewable energy platform Matrix Renewables has announced its entrance to the UK market with the acquisition of two standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Scotland.
The two-hour-duration Smeaton BESS received planning permission in September 2024. Image: Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit.

Kona Energy secures £40 million capacity market contract

April 1, 2025
Developer Kona Energy has secured a circa £40 million capacity market contract for its 228MW/456MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in East Lothian, Scotland.
The large-scale BESS, to be constructed in Bathgate, Scotland, represents a £130 million investment from OnPath and is expected to create approximately 80 jobs during construction. Image: OnPath Energy.

Ministers approve OnPath Energy’s 200MW battery energy storage site in Scotland

March 26, 2025
Scottish ministers have approved a 200MW/400MWh 2-hour duration battery energy storage system (BESS) to be developed by OnPath Energy.
the great glens of scotland

SSE and Gilkes Energy submit plans for pumped hydro storage project

March 20, 2025
SSE Renewables and Gilkes energy have submitted a planning consent application to Scottish Ministers for a proposed Pumped Storage Hydro (PSH) project.
Planning documents show that the Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Planning Applications Committee raised no objections to the proposal. Image: Gresham House.

Gresham House 456MW Scottish battery energy storage system greenlit

March 18, 2025
Scottish ministers have approved a 456MW battery energy storage system (BESS) to be developed by a Gresham House subsidiary.
a close up of a baywa.re bess unit

BayWa.re submits application for 500MW Scottish BESS

March 13, 2025
Renewable energy developer BayWa.re has submitted a planning application for a proposed 500MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Scotland.
a bess stretches away from the camera

RES submits planning permission for 150MW Scottish BESS

March 7, 2025
RES has announced that it has applied for planning permission for a proposed 150MW battery energy storage system (BESS) development in Scotland.
Scottish Ministers concluded that the proposed new development will “support the resilience of the electricity network through the electricity it stores and the additional technical services it can provide to the electricity system operator.” Image: Apatura.

Apatura hits 1.4GW consented storage pipeline in Scotland

February 28, 2025
Apatura has secured planning permission for a 400MW battery energy storage system (BESS) to be built in central Scotland.
A 3D render of the newly consented BESS site in the Scottish Highlands. Image: Root-Power.

Root-Power 34MW Scottish Highlands BESS greenlit

February 10, 2025
Root-Power has received planning permission for a 34MW/68MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) to be constructed in the Scottish Highlands.
a 3d render of an apatura bess site

Authorities grant Apatura permission for 150MW Scottish BESS, crossing 1GW milestone

February 6, 2025
Battery energy storage system (BESS) developer Apatura has secured planning consent for a 150MW BESS in Scotland.

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