500MW / 1GWH

The Eccles Energy Centre is a 500MW / 1GWH (2 hour duration) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) site located in Eccles, Coldstream , Scotland, UK.

This project will provide crucial services to the local electricity distribution network to ensure the supply of clean and cost effective electricity to the domestic , commercial and industrial users of the electricity network. As the UK shifts towards more renewable energy sources like Solar and Wind, BESS sites enable energy from renewables to be stored then released when the power is needed most.

The UK Government estimates that technologies like battery storage systems, supporting the integration of more low-carbon power and reducing the carbon and cost impact of running the electricity network, could save the UK energy system up to £40 billion by 2050 (Source: National Grid), ultimately reducing people’s energy bills.