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- 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.
- Giles Hanglin | Author | 03 Dec 2024
Google data centre executive Michael Hunter joins Apatura
Renewable energy storage specialist Apatura has appointed former Google executive Michael Hunter to lead its UK data centre portfolio.
- Giles Hanglin | Author | 11 Nov 2024
National Grid veteran David Wildash joins Apatura as Chief Strategy Officer
UK renewable energy storage specialist appoints National Grid former Head of Connections to leadership team
- 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 | 31 Oct 2024
From Promises to Progress: The Greenest Budget in UK History?
As the UK embarks on a journey toward a greener, more sustainable future, we reflect on the new Labour government’s vision and the vital steps needed to make it a reality. Beyond funding, we believe lasting impact requires a circular economy, robust energy independence, and strategic, future-focused investments that benefit both the nation and the planet.
- Deborah Shaw | Editor for Apatura | 24 Oct 2024
Apatura secures planning consent for new 100MW battery storage system in eastern Scotland
The development at Tealing near Dundee will be one of the largest battery energy storage schemes in the UK and is the company’s fifth approved project in 12 months.
- 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 | 03 Dec 2024
Google data centre executive Michael Hunter joins Apatura
Renewable energy storage specialist Apatura has appointed former Google executive Michael Hunter to lead its UK data centre portfolio.
- Giles Hanglin | Author | 11 Nov 2024
National Grid veteran David Wildash joins Apatura as Chief Strategy Officer
UK renewable energy storage specialist appoints National Grid former Head of Connections to leadership team
- Giles Hanglin | Author | 31 Oct 2024
From Promises to Progress: The Greenest Budget in UK History?
As the UK embarks on a journey toward a greener, more sustainable future, we reflect on the new Labour government’s vision and the vital steps needed to make it a reality. Beyond funding, we believe lasting impact requires a circular economy, robust energy independence, and strategic, future-focused investments that benefit both the nation and the planet.
- Deborah Shaw | Editor for Apatura | 24 Oct 2024
Apatura secures planning consent for new 100MW battery storage system in eastern Scotland
The development at Tealing near Dundee will be one of the largest battery energy storage schemes in the UK and is the company’s fifth approved project in 12 months.
- Deborah Shaw | Editor for Apatura | 12 Sep 2024
Apatura secures planning consent for the largest standalone Battery Energy Storage System awarded in Scotland
New site at Port Glasgow will deliver grid scale battery energy storage driving its renewable energy ambitions in Scotland.
- Deborah Shaw | Editor for Apatura | 21 Jun 2024
Our BESS Projects Secure Approvals in Scotland
We’ve recently hit a major milestone in our mission to support the UK’s decarbonisation of the energy network by 2030.
- Deborah Shaw | Editor for Apatura | 20 Jun 2024
Apatura Welcomes Giles Hanglin as New Chief Executive Officer
Apatura is delighted to announce the appointment of Giles Hanglin as its new CEO.
