Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Invests EUR 270 Million in Scottish Battery Storage Project
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has announced a EUR 270 million investment in the Kilmarnock South battery energy storage system (BESS), located in southern Scotland. The project, with a capacity of 350 MW and four hours of duration, is expected to begin commercial operations by early 2028. This marks CIP's fourth BESS project in Scotland and will add significantly to the company’s UK portfolio. Once operational, Kilmarnock South will be the longest-duration asset within CIP’s growing energy storage fleet in the UK. The battery is designed to store surplus wind power from Scotland during periods of low demand and release it when needed on the grid. Combined with three other Scottish BESS projects—Coalburn 1, Coalburn 2, and Devilla—the portfolio will offer a total capacity of 4.4 GWh and 1.85 GW in power. CIP emphasizes that these investments contribute to energy security by reducing waste from renewable sources and stabilizing electricity bills for consumers.
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