Coalburn 1 BESS

Project Overview

Coalburn 1 is a 500 MW/1 GWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Developed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), the project commenced commercial operations in August 2026 and is currently the largest operational battery energy storage system in Europe. The project is directly connected to the UK transmission network and is designed to enhance grid flexibility and resilience while supporting the integration of renewable energy. Source: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/08/12/3343366/0/en/copenhagen-infrastructure-partners-large-scale-bess-project-coalburn-1-reaches-commercial-operation.html

Coalburn 1 is a 500 MW/1 GWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Developed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), the project commenced commercial operations in August 2026 and is currently the largest operational battery energy storage system in Europe. The project is directly connected to the UK transmission netw...