Glenside Farm BESS

2026/04/18 Category：Farm BESS Projects View：82 Comments：0

Glenside Farm BESS is a proposed 400MW battery energy storage project located on agricultural land at Glenside Farm, near Stirling, Scotland. The project is being developed by Apatura, a UK-based energy infrastructure developer specialising in renewable energy and advanced energy storage systems.

At 400MW, Glenside Farm represents one of the largest proposed battery storage projects in Scotland. The project would make a substantial contribution to the UK's long-duration energy storage (LDES) targets and support Scotland's accelerated net zero ambitions.

Project Overview

Project Name: Glenside Farm BESS
Developer: Apatura
Capacity: 400MW
Location: Glenside Farm, near Stirling, Scotland
Status: 📋 Public Consultation (2023-2024)
Planning Submission: Expected 2024-2025
Target Operation: 2028-2030

Public Consultation

Apatura conducted public consultation events in August and September 2023 to share information about the proposed development and gather feedback from the local community. Consultation events were held at Dennyloanhead Community Hall on 31st August 2023 and 22nd September 2023.

The consultation process included:

Letters sent to nearby residents advising of consultation events
Public notices in the Stirling Observer (23rd August and 15th September)
A dedicated project website hosting information and key documents
Contact with key stakeholders including Community Councils, Local Councillors, MSPs, and MPs

Developer Background

Apatura is a UK-based energy infrastructure developer that plans, designs, develops, and operates energy projects, essential infrastructure, and advanced energy storage systems. The company is focused on delivering clean energy exactly when and where it is needed most.

Apatura's work is vital to supporting the UK's mission to achieve Net Zero by 2050, and Scotland's accelerated target of reaching Net Zero by 2045. The company is also developing the Coxhill Farm BESS project (250MW), making it one of the most active developers in the Scottish LDES market.

EIA Screening

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening request was submitted to the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) on 6th September 2023. On 31st January 2024, the Screening Opinion received from the ECU (application reference ECU00004906) concluded that the Proposed Development does not constitute EIA development. Stirling Council confirmed that it was their view the development was not EIA.

The project has since submitted an application with the ECU. A decision on this application has not yet been issued.

Project Significance

Grid Stability: 400MW capacity will provide substantial grid balancing services to the Scottish electricity network
Renewable Integration: Supports Scotland's ambitious renewable energy targets by storing excess wind and solar generation
Energy Security: Reduces reliance on fossil fuel peaker plants during periods of peak demand
Economic Impact: Creates significant construction and operational jobs in the Stirling area
Scotland's Net Zero Target: Supports Scotland's target of reaching Net Zero by 2045

About Apatura

Apatura's purpose is to harness nature's power and accelerate the shift to a net zero future. The company envisions a world fully powered by clean, renewable energy and is on a mission to deliver sustainable energy and essential infrastructure solutions that fast-track the journey to net zero.

By developing innovative, renewable solutions, Apatura aims to meet today's energy needs while building a cleaner, more resilient world for future generations.

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