North Kyle BESS

The North Kyle Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is a proposed 100 MW facility to be located within North Kyle Forest, East Ayrshire. The project is strategically located adjacent to our North Kyle Wind project and will feed directly into the North Kyle substation.

North Kyle BESS in numbers
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Project overview

Smart energy storage for a low-carbon tomorrow

The North Kyle Energy Storage project is strategically located next to the North Kyle Wind Farm and in close proximity to the North Kyle Substation. The project will deliver 200 megawatt hours of storage capacity, providing enough electricity to power approximately 220,000 homes for two hours. By storing surplus energy when demand is low and supplying it back to the grid during peak periods, the battery system will play a key role in meeting sustainability targets and supporting a cleaner, more resilient energy system.

Current status: Planning (Expected planning submission Q2 2026)

200

megawatt-hours of electricity storage

220,000

homes powered for 2 hours

Updates & milestones

January 2025

Project scoping

April 2025

Public consultation

Q2 2026

Planning Submission

Q4 2026

Expected Determination

Q4 2027

Construction begins

Q4 2028

Operations begin

Environmental focus

North Kyle Energy Storage is being developed with a strong focus on environmental responsibility. Brockwell Energy will assess the potential impacts on landscape, biodiversity, noise, traffic, and heritage, ensuring that the project aligns with best practices for sustainable development. Strategic landscape planting will enhance biodiversity and minimise visual impact, while a Flood Risk and Drainage Strategy will ensure responsible site water management.

  • Community engagement & benefits

    At North Kyle BESS, we’re dedicated to building positive, long-term relationships with the local community. Potential benefits of the project include:

    • Community Support Fund: Direct contributions to help deliver projects that matter locally.
    • Local Jobs & Services: Opportunities for local contractors and suppliers during construction and beyond.
    • Environmental Enhancements: Commitment to biodiversity and wider sustainability improvements in and around the site.

Consultation Feedback Form

The feedback we receive, along with the results of our technical and environmental assessments, will help inform the development of our plans.

This consultation exercise is being undertaken to ensure we can consider the local community’s views as we develop our proposal in your area. Please complete the form below - you are welcome to answer as many or as few questions as you like.

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Battery Storage helps ensure the United Kingdom has a secure, domestic energy supply. To what extent do you agree that it is important for the United Kingdom to secure its energy supply and not rely on energy imports from overseas?

Enquiries

For any questions or further information, please contact us at northkyle-bess@brockwellenergy.co.uk.