Coalburn 1 brings 1 GWh of battery storage online
Commercial operation was reported on 13 August 2026. The article distinguishes this project from the separately planned Coalburn 2 and Devilla batteries.
Renewables & Energy · Battery storage
Coalburn I 500 MW BESS
Coalburn 1 is a large battery-storage installation in South Lanarkshire, developed by CIP with Alcemi.[1]
Current position
Commercial operation was reported on 13 August 2026. The article distinguishes this project from the separately planned Coalburn 2 and Devilla batteries.
Benefits
- 500 MW / 1,000 MWh: two hours of storage at full power to support electricity-system flexibility.