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London-based Alcemi has exciting news to share! The Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit has given the green light for the company, in partnership with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), to move forward with the construction of 1.5 GW of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. This is a huge step forward for renewable energy in Scotland!
February 2, 2024 Marija Maisch
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The two approved projects are the 1 GW/2 GWh Rawhills Energy Storage facility in Coalburn, south of Glasgow, and the 500 MW/1,000 MWh Devilla Energy Storage site in Fife, north of Edinburgh. These massive projects will play a crucial role in supporting the transmission system and integrating renewable energy sources into the grid.
Alcemi’s Development Director, James Forster, emphasized the importance of these projects, stating that they “are a key component to ensuring renewable energy is transported across the country.”
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Both projects have undergone extensive environmental impact assessments, and the developers have worked closely with local authorities and stakeholders to ensure the projects have a positive impact. Tree and shrub planting, as well as new habitats, will enhance biodiversity across the sites, demonstrating Alcemi’s commitment to environmental initiatives.
It’s important to note that this achievement is part of Alcemi’s 4 GW energy storage portfolio, with the company aiming to develop at least eight large-scale transmission-connected storage and network support projects across Great Britain. This is just the beginning of their contributions to renewable energy in the UK!
In December, another major battery project by Alcemi, the 500 MW/1,000 MWh Coalburn 1 installation, started construction following CIP’s final investment decision. Canadian Solar is supplying 1.7 GW (DC) of e-STORAGE lithium iron phosphate batteries for the project.
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