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- Giles Hanglin | Author | 10 Dec 2025
Why is a nation rich in clean energy still paying fossil fuel prices?
In Scotland, wind and hydro schemes now generate around 113% of the nation’s annual electricity demand, a statistic that should signal success in the shift away from fossil fuels.
- Deborah Shaw | Editor for Apatura | 14 Nov 2025
Scotland Set to Become the UK’s Most Cost-Effective Hub for AI Data Centres
Scotland may soon enjoy significantly cheaper electricity for AI data centres through new measures proposed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
- Giles Hanglin | Author | 30 Oct 2025
Apatura signs £157.2 million 260MW BESS development portfolio deal with Drax Group
Deal strengthens UK energy security through renewable power and flexible energy
- Michael Hunter | Author | 12 Sep 2025
National Data Centre Day: Michael Hunter on Powering Progress
For the first time, the UK is marking National Data Centre Day – a celebration of the critical role that data centres play in our daily lives.
- tony | | 11 Aug 2025
Apatura secures planning approval for 24MW battery storage project southwest of Glasgow
Renewable energy developer Apatura has received planning consent for a new grid-scale 24MW / 48MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) on Parkhouse Road, near the town of Barrhead, 13 kilometres (eight miles) southwest of Glasgow.
- tony | | 23 Jul 2025
Apatura hits 2GW energy storage milestone with planning consent for new 560MW BESS at Clydebank
Renewable energy storage specialist Apatura has received planning consent to build a new grid-scale 560MW / 1120MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) near the town of Clydebank in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland.
- Michael Hunter | Author | 11 Jul 2025
AI data centres in central Scotland could be key to reducing billions in electricity constraint costs
Locational pricing is dead. After months of uncertainty, with claims and counter claims from each side, Energy Minister Ed Miliband has now killed off the prospect of differential energy prices across the country.
- Giles Hanglin | Author | 27 Jun 2025
Ravenscraig – plans to transform former steelworks into one of the UK’s largest green AI data centres
It was once one of the biggest hot strip steel mills in Europe.Now plans have been unveiled to transform part of Ravenscraig into what could become one of the UK’s largest green AI data centres.
- Giles Hanglin | Author | 22 May 2025
Apatura secures planning permission for new 100MW battery energy storage system in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire
Renewable energy storage specialist Apatura has secured planning permission for a new 100-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) near the town of Kilwinning in North Ayrshire.
- David Wildash | Author | 13 May 2025
The Scottish Boundary bottleneck that’s costing the UK £1bn a year
The green energy revolution is being throttled by a major constraint in our electricity network, specifically the B6 Boundary, a 400kV roadblock.
- Giles Hanglin | Author | 29 Apr 2025
Apatura secures planning consent for new 50MW BESS at East Kilbride
Renewable energy storage specialist Apatura has received planning consent for a new grid-scale 50-megawatt / 100MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) near the town of East Kilbride in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
- Giles Hanglin | Author | 24 Apr 2025
Apatura secures planning consent for new 40 MW energy storage system to power Scotland’s clean energy future
Renewable energy storage specialist Apatura has received planning consent for its latest grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) at the village of Eaglesham in East Renfrewshire.
- Deborah Shaw | Editor for Apatura | 14 Nov 2025
Scotland Set to Become the UK’s Most Cost-Effective Hub for AI Data Centres
Scotland may soon enjoy significantly cheaper electricity for AI data centres through new measures proposed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
- Giles Hanglin | Author | 30 Oct 2025
Apatura signs £157.2 million 260MW BESS development portfolio deal with Drax Group
Deal strengthens UK energy security through renewable power and flexible energy
- tony | | 11 Aug 2025
Apatura secures planning approval for 24MW battery storage project southwest of Glasgow
Renewable energy developer Apatura has received planning consent for a new grid-scale 24MW / 48MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) on Parkhouse Road, near the town of Barrhead, 13 kilometres (eight miles) southwest of Glasgow.
- tony | | 23 Jul 2025
Apatura hits 2GW energy storage milestone with planning consent for new 560MW BESS at Clydebank
Renewable energy storage specialist Apatura has received planning consent to build a new grid-scale 560MW / 1120MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) near the town of Clydebank in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland.
- Giles Hanglin | Author | 27 Jun 2025
Ravenscraig – plans to transform former steelworks into one of the UK’s largest green AI data centres
It was once one of the biggest hot strip steel mills in Europe.Now plans have been unveiled to transform part of Ravenscraig into what could become one of the UK’s largest green AI data centres.
- Giles Hanglin | Author | 22 May 2025
Apatura secures planning permission for new 100MW battery energy storage system in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire
Renewable energy storage specialist Apatura has secured planning permission for a new 100-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) near the town of Kilwinning in North Ayrshire.
- Giles Hanglin | Author | 29 Apr 2025
Apatura secures planning consent for new 50MW BESS at East Kilbride
Renewable energy storage specialist Apatura has received planning consent for a new grid-scale 50-megawatt / 100MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) near the town of East Kilbride in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
- Giles Hanglin | Author | 24 Apr 2025
Apatura secures planning consent for new 40 MW energy storage system to power Scotland’s clean energy future
Renewable energy storage specialist Apatura has received planning consent for its latest grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) at the village of Eaglesham in East Renfrewshire.
- Giles Hanglin | Author | 26 Feb 2025
Apatura Secures New 400MW Battery Storage Site Near Stirling to Support Scotland’s Renewable Ambitions and Grid Resilience
Renewable energy storage specialist Apatura has secured planning permission for a new 400 megawatt (MW) capacity Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Denny near the village of Plean, five miles south-east of the city of Stirling in central Scotland.
- Giles Hanglin | Author | 05 Feb 2025
Apatura secures planning consent for new 150 MW Battery Energy Storage System in Scotland
Apatura, a leader in renewable energy storage, surpasses 1GW of energy storage capacity with the approval of its Neilston Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
- Giles Hanglin | Author | 18 Dec 2024
Key trends shaping the UK data centre landscape in 2025
The UK is at a crossroads: a booming data centre industry is poised to redefine the digital economy, yet grappling with planning bottlenecks, grid challenges and a surging demand for clean energy.
- Giles Hanglin | Author | 18 Dec 2024
Big opportunities for BESS in 2025
The Government’s ambition to decarbonise of the GB power system by 2030 is a clarion call to the industry as it will require up to 27GW of installed battery storage capacity.
- Michael Hunter | Author | 11 Jul 2025
AI data centres in central Scotland could be key to reducing billions in electricity constraint costs
Locational pricing is dead. After months of uncertainty, with claims and counter claims from each side, Energy Minister Ed Miliband has now killed off the prospect of differential energy prices across the country.
- David Wildash | Author | 13 May 2025
The Scottish Boundary bottleneck that’s costing the UK £1bn a year
The green energy revolution is being throttled by a major constraint in our electricity network, specifically the B6 Boundary, a 400kV roadblock.
- Giles Hanglin | Author | 04 Nov 2024
Sustainable, strategically located data centres are crucial for Scotland’s Net Zero ambition
To play its part in fighting the climate emergency Scotland aims to become Net Zero by 2045, five years ahead of the rest of the UK.
- Giles Hanglin | Author | 16 Oct 2024
Unlocking the potential of Scotland’s grid to support the UK’s data centre boom
Awarding Critical National Infrastructure status to data centres will ensure the UK can deliver the computing capacity to help drive economic growth. Now, it’s crucial to locate these vital assets in areas with abundant power.
- Giles Hanglin | Author | 01 Oct 2024
The end of coal: A new era of energy innovation
At Apatura, we’re proud to be part of the ongoing transformation that’s steering the UK away from its dependence on fossil fuels and towards a future led by renewables.
- Deborah Shaw | Editor for Apatura | 27 Jun 2024
The Latest Action to Cut BESS Connection Backlogs in the UK
How operators of the UK’s T&D assets are prioritising the connection of energy storage, bringing much-needed flexibility to the grid.
- Deborah Shaw | Editor for Apatura | 27 Jun 2024
Clearing Up the National Grid Connections Queue
Ofgem’s new rules speed up grid connections for low-carbon energy projects, reducing delays with the ‘First Ready, First Connected’ approach.
- Deborah Shaw | Editor for Apatura | 21 May 2024
