Abbotshaugh

Aberdeenshire

SIZE
500MW
status
In development
type
Battery storage

Environmental savings

Tonnes of carbon saved per year
Average homes powered per year

Environmental savings

2,100
Tonnes of carbon saved per year
946
Average homes powered per year

About the project

Abbotshaugh Energy Storage is a potential Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with up to 500MW energy storage which would be built near New Deer, Aberdeenshire. It is designed to store excess renewable energy and release it when needed, supporting grid stability and Scotland’s renewable energy targets.

You can find out more at: https://www.abbotshaughenergystorage.co.uk/

Abbotshaugh
57.50019597499058
-2.2824512180117176

updates and feedback

Thank you to everyone who attended our online Public Exhibition on Wednesday 15th January 2025. We appreciated the questions and feedback and have responded to any requests for printed materials. Our project plans have already been changed and  shaped by resident and community feedback.

A recording of the events is available on the project website.

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