Drum Farm BESS is a 50MW / 100MWh battery energy storage project located near Keith, Moray, Scotland. The project is being developed by Field, a UK-based clean energy company, with Envision Energy supplying the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery energy storage systems.
Construction began in autumn 2025, and the project is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2026. Envision Energy has also provided a 15-year long-term service agreement for the site, ensuring long-term reliability and performance.
Project Overview
- Project Name: Drum Farm BESS
- Developer: Field
- Equipment Supplier: Envision Energy
- Capacity: 50MW / 100MWh
- Location: Near Keith, Moray, Scotland
- Status: 🔧 Under Construction (started autumn 2025)
- Expected Completion: Q4 2026
- Battery Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
- Service Agreement: 15-year long-term service agreement with Envision Energy
Project Significance
- Grid Stability: The BESS will provide flexible grid regulation services, helping to alleviate local grid transmission bottlenecks in the Moray region
- Renewable Integration: Supports the acceleration of renewable energy adoption in Scotland
- Long-term Partnership: Part of a broader collaboration between Field and Envision Energy in the Scottish market
- Sister Project: Holmston Farm BESS in South Ayrshire is being developed simultaneously under the same partnership
Developer Background
Field is a UK-based clean energy company focused on developing, building, and operating battery energy storage projects. The company is accelerating the shift toward a cleaner, more secure energy system in Scotland and the wider UK.
Envision Energy is a global leader in green technology, providing smart wind turbines, energy storage systems, and green hydrogen solutions. The company has a strong presence in the European storage market and is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and scalable energy storage technologies.
Project Context
Drum Farm BESS is one of two Field projects in Scotland supplied by Envision Energy, alongside Holmston Farm BESS in South Ayrshire. Both projects are expected to be completed by the end of 2026 and will play a critical role in supporting grid stability and renewable energy integration in Scotland.
Amit Gudka, CEO of Field, stated: "Breaking ground at Holmston in South Ayrshire and soon at Drum Farm near Keith marks an important milestone for Field, as we work to accelerate the shift toward a cleaner, more secure energy system in Scotland and the wider UK."
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Information compiled from Field announcements, Envision Energy press releases, and industry reporting. Last updated: 18 April 2026.