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"The scheme gives an unfair advantage to LDES as they’ll be competing into the same markets with a subsidised lower cost of capital," Zenobē’s founder director said. Image: Zenobē.

‘No proper thinking’: Zenobē on the LDES cap and floor scheme

May 2, 2025
Speaking to Energy-Storage.news, founder and director of Zenobē, James Basden, explains why the company takes issue with the long-duration energy storage (LDES) support scheme.
Documents published on the ECU website yesterday show that an application for a BESS with an installed capacity of up to 200MW from Zenobē Energy, has been approved. Image: Zenobe's operational Blackhillock BESS.

Energy Consents Unit approves grid-scale battery storage in Scotland

April 30, 2025
Two grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) have been approved for construction in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
a 3d MOCKUP OF THE ECCLES BESS PROJECT

Zenobē lands financing for 400MW Eccles project

March 19, 2025
Battery energy storage system (BESS) firm Zenobē has announced that it has successfully financed its Eccles BESS project in Scotland,  in one of the biggest finance rounds in European history.
The Blackhillock energy storage site (pictured) will add over 30% to Scotland’s operational battery capacity. Image: Zenobē.

Zenobē 200MW BESS operational, first to provide stability services for NESO

March 3, 2025
Zenobē has announced today that its Blackhillock battery site in Scotland, the largest in Europe, has begun commercial operations.
Data collected by the battery storage developers shows that some battery sites are skipped over during constrained periods 90% of the time. Image: Zenobe.

ESO underuses battery storage, developers say

September 18, 2024
A coalition of battery energy storage developers says constraint skips are “holding back investment and driving up consumer bills”.
Aerial view of the pair’s Black Hillock project, currently in construction. Image: Wartsila.

Wärtsilä to deploy BESS solution at 600MWh Scotland project

February 16, 2024
Wärtsilä is set to deploy its new Quantum High Energy battery energy storage system (BESS) solution for a 300MW/600MWh project in Scotland.
The new BESS will double Scotland's installed capacity when completed. Image: Zenobē.

Zenobē secures £147 million and starts construction on 600MWh BESS

January 26, 2024
Zenobē Energy has secured £147 million and started construction on its 300MW/600MWh Kilmarnock South battery energy storage system (BESS).
Zenobe operates across a number of international markets including the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and North America. Image: Zenobe.

Mubadala unveils £270 million investment in battery developer Zenobē

December 6, 2023
The Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company has announced a strategic investment in battery energy storage and EV fleet solutions provider Zenobē.
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Zenobē sets live 50MW transmission-connected BESS in Scotland

November 17, 2023
Zenobē yesterday (15 November) officially opened it’s 50MW/100MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, Scotland.
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Zenobē confirms c.£600 million investment from KKR

September 8, 2023
Confirming reports made earlier this week, battery storage developer Zenobē has secured an investment of c.£600 million from investment firm KKR.

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