Scottish Government approves 228 MW Smeaton Battery Energy Storage System

The Scottish Government has approved the construction and operation of the 228 MW Smeaton Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Dalkeith, East Lothian. This project is part of Kona Energy’s collaboration with the Electricity System Operator (ESO) and National Grid to address energy constraints and enhance network stability. Kona Energy, in partnership with Zenobē, Eku, and Field, co-authored a proposal to use batteries to reduce public costs associated with energy constraints. With advisory support from…