Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners invests EUR 270 million in Scottish battery project
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has committed over EUR 270 million to the new 350 MW Kilmarnock South battery storage project in Scotland. Construction has begun, with operations expected in early 2028.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has announced a financial investment decision for Kilmarnock South, a 350 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in southern Scotland. The project, with a four-hour duration, represents an investment of over EUR 270 million. Construction is now underway, and commercial operations are anticipated to commence in the first quarter of 2028.
The Kilmarnock South project is CIP's fourth investment in transmission-connected BESS projects in Scotland, joining Coalburn 1, Coalburn 2, and Devilla. Once fully commissioned, CIP's Scottish BESS projects will collectively offer a total energy storage capacity of 4.4 GWh. This capacity is equivalent to nearly a third of Great Britain's current operational battery energy storage.
Developed by Noriker Power, the Kilmarnock South project includes an optimisation agreement with Shell Energy Europe Ltd for long-term contracted revenue. Nischal Agarwal, Partner at CIP, stated that the project will provide valuable power system flexibility, enable the capture of low-cost renewables, and strengthen energy security. UK Energy Minister Michael Shanks highlighted that such projects reduce wasted homegrown power and enhance energy security.
This investment signifies CIP's ongoing commitment to the UK's energy infrastructure and its role in integrating renewable energy sources. The development aligns with national goals to bolster grid stability and transition towards a cleaner energy future.