Apatura has secured planning permission for a new 150MW capacity battery energy storage system (BESS) in Paisley, Renfrewshire, just 17 miles southwest of Glasgow.
With the approval of the Neilston project, Apatura’s BESS portfolio now exceeds 1035MW, reinforcing its role as a key player in delivering net zero energy infrastructure.
The Neilston site is the sixth BESS that Apatura has received planning consent for in the last 14 months.
When the scheme comes online, it will make a substantial contribution to the Scottish Government’s goal of generating 50% of Scotland’s overall energy consumption from renewable sources and to have delivered a net zero energy system by 2045, the developer said.
Andrew Philpott, chief development officer at Apatura, said: “We welcome the Scottish Government’s decision to approve this essential energy storage project, with no objections from Renfrewshire Council. Scotland is taking a lead role in driving the UK towards its net zero future.
“The location of this latest energy storage site speaks to the advantageous position of Scotland in delivering resilient energy infrastructure and will be vital in enabling the goals and aspirations outlined by NESO, in their pathways to a Clean Power system for 2030.
“Not only does Scotland as a country take centre stage in the UK’s drive to a net zero future, so do the Scottish communities pioneering a renewable future.”
The Neilston BESS, which will comprise a battery storage facility, associated infrastructure and the planting of new native species trees to improve biodiversity, was approved by the Energy Consents Unit on 4 February 2025.