Redshaw Battery Energy Storage System

About the Project

BayWa r.e., in partnership with Douglas and Angus Estates Limited (as landowner), is proposing to develop a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity of up to 500 MW on land approximately 3km south-east of Douglas in South Lanarkshire. The proposed BESS would support the transmission network and help propel Scotland’s energy transition to a sustainable and resilient future

Site Location

The proposed site is located to the west of the M74 corridor, approximately 3km south east of Douglas in South Lanarkshire. The land is owned by Douglas and Angus Estate and is primarily used for sheep grazing.

Community Benefit 

We are committed to investing in the communities hosting our developments. One key way we do this is through an annual community fund providing a sustainable and reliable source of funding for local initiatives.

For the Redshaw BESS project, we propose contributing £50,000 per year throughout the operation of the project to a dedicated fund which can be used to support community priorities. This funding also has the potential to attract additional match funding, increasing its impact.

We welcome ideas on how the Redshaw BESS Community Benefit Fund could be structured and used to bring the greatest benefit to the local area.

Local Business Opportunities

For local businesses with the relevant skills and services, the Redshaw BESS project offers exciting opportunities during both construction and operation. If you’re interested in working with us, please email infostorage(at)baywa-re.co.uk  to join our Local Suppliers Database.

What is a BESS?

A battery energy storage system (BESS) is a technology which stores excess energy for later use - a larger version of the batteries we are more familiar with.

Often the amount of electricity we generate, and the amount we need, do not match. For example, on a windy day, wind turbines may generate more power than we need but, using BESS, the excess power charges the batteries, and the power can then be fed into to the grid at a time when less power is available.

Historically, when the energy generated by renewables has not been enough to meet demand, we have had to rely on traditional power sources such as gas to “top up” the energy supply. However, BESS can help reduce our reliance on non-renewable energy and keep the grid stable by adjusting supply and demand.

Project Need

Grid-scale battery storage plays a key role in modernising the UK’s electricity system. The Redshaw BESS project is well-positioned to support this transition, located next to Scottish Power Transmission’s planned 400/132kV Redshaw substation. This makes the site an ideal location for energy storage of this scale as it:

• Requires minimal infrastructure, with an approved grid connection and a short underground cable route;
• Enables more efficient use of renewable energy by balancing supply and demand; and,
• Contributes to Scotland’s net zero targets and the UK’s Clean Power Action Plan (CP2030).

The project has been carefully designed to minimise environmental impacts while providing essential storage capacity. Redshaw BESS offers a practical solution to enhance grid reliability and support the UK’s transition to a low-carbon energy system by 2030.