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Blackhillock Energy Storage System

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Scotland, United Kingdom

Source: Wärtsilä

Project
Completed

The Blackhillock project is a 200 MW / 400 MWh energy storage system located in Scotland, now operational and the largest battery energy storage site in Europe. It is designed to assist grid operators in managing supply and demand challenges, enhancing the reliability of renewable power, and is expected to save consumers over £170 million over the next 15 years.

Status
Closed
Sector
Power Generation (CCGT), Energy Storage
Location
Scotland, United Kingdom
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Wärtsilä

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The project “Blackhillock Energy Storage System” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Scotland, United Kingdom. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Wärtsilä.

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2026-07-22

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The Blackhillock project is a 200 MW / 400 MWh energy storage system located in Scotland, now operational and the largest battery energy storage site in Europe. It is designed to assist grid operators in managing supply and demand challenges, enhancing the reliability of renewable power, and is expected to save consumers over £170 million over the next 15 years.

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Energy

Location

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United Kingdom (UK)

State

Scotland

Source

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Wärtsilä

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Sector

Power Generation (CCGT), Energy Storage

Article published date

2025-03-07

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