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Fusion42 · 2 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has committed over 270 million euros to construct a 350 MW/1,400 MWh lithium-ion battery storage system in southern Scotland, expected to be operational by early 2028. This project will support UK energy security by storing surplus wind power and is part of CIP's larger portfolio of storage assets in Scotland, collectively providing a capacity equivalent to nearly a third of Great Britain's current battery energy storage.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 2 sources have reported it.
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Long-duration battery storage is growing fast in the UK, creating openings for energy storage tech providers and grid services startups to supply solutions for wind power balancing. You need to engage with UK grid operators and developers now to plug into this expanding market.
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