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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners invests €270 million in new Scottish BESS project
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Fusion42 · 2 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has made a €270 million investment decision for the 350 MW/1400 MWh Kilmarnock South lithium-ion battery energy storage system in Scotland, expected to begin operations in early 2028. This is part of CIP's expanding Scottish BESS portfolio, which will collectively provide 1.85 GW power capacity and 4.4 GWh energy storage, supporting national grid flexibility and renewable energy utilisation.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy, and 2 sources have reported it.
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Energy infrastructure founders in the UK should prioritise development of long-duration battery storage as grid operators shift to capture surplus renewables and stabilise supply. This investment signals rising opportunities to supply scalable storage solutions that cut consumer energy costs and improve system security.
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