Battery Energy Storage

Battery Energy Storage Systems, or BESS for short, are installations which allow excess electricity from the grid to be captured and stored in batteries during periods of low-demand, and then released back into the grid during high demand. This is particularly useful for capturing energy from renewable sources, such as wind or solar, which may be generated at times when it is not as in-demand (i.e. during the day) to be utilised later at peak times when the power is needed most.

The use of BESS developments is of national importance in order to balance the peaks and troughs of electricity supply and demand, and mitigate strain on transmission and distribution networks to keep the grid stable.

The proposed BESS at Mary Street, Craighall Business Park, Port Dundas, Glasgow, would utilise Lithium-Ion batteries (Li-ion), which are the most common storage technology for large scale BESS installations across the UK. This uses the same type of battery technology as used in a variety of everyday electronics, such as wireless headphones, power tools, mobile phones, and electric cars.

BESS developments are increasing in number across Scotland, and are being used to future-proof the energy system for decarbonisation over the coming decades to provide consistent and reliable energy from low-carbon sources. They are a crucial part of the energy infrastructure that will allow wide-spread use of renewable energy generating technology, and therefore enable Scotland to achieve its net-zero goals.

The battery systems proposed at Port Dundas will meet all relevant industry safety standards and ensure a high-level of performance.

The BESS development at Port Dundas is intended to have an operational lifespan of 40 years, after which the site will be remediated to its previous state.

The Applicant

Fig Power Ltd are a UK based renewable energy developer, with a proven track record of delivery of BESS projects. 

Fig Power take battery storge projects from origination, through the consenting process, to construction and operation.

They specialise in complex sites where a multi-technology approach can unlock opportunities to create both assets and social value and reduce reliance on carbon intense fuels.

Fig Power is owned by TRIG.  TRIG’s purpose is to generate sustainable returns from a diverse portfolio of renewable infrastructure that contributes towards a net zero carbon future.

Public Consultation Event

Fig Power Limited are holding a public consultation event to provide an opportunity for members of the public to find out about the proposal and ask any questions of Fig Power Ltd and their team.

The public consultation event will be held on Thursday 6^th March between 3 – 6.30pm at C7 Conference Centre, 100 High Craighall Road, Glasgow.  A digital copy of the presentation boards will be made available on this website following the event. 

We welcome comments on the proposals to be submitted to the applicant’s agent by email to kerri.mcguire@g-s.co.uk 

Or by post to:

Kerri McGuire

Graham + Sibbald

233 St Vincent Street

Glasgow

G2 5QY

Please submit your comments to Graham + Sibbald by Friday 28^th March 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: Your feedback and comments on these proposals at this stage are to the Applicant and not to the Energy Consents Unit.  Any comments you make at this stage are therefore not a formal representation to the Section 36 Application. There will be an opportunity to make representations when the formal application has been submitted and validated.