Touted as the largest battery storage facility in Europe, the site marks a major leap forward in renewable energy integration and grid stability services. The project is being developed in two phases, with the first 200MW now live and an additional 100MW scheduled for completion in 2026. Once fully operational, the facility will have a total capacity of 300MW/600MWh.

With its ability to power more than 3.1 million homes for two hours, Blackhillock surpasses the total number of households in Scotland.

Strategically positioned between Inverness and Aberdeen, the site is designed to alleviate grid congestion caused by offshore wind farms such as Viking (443MW), Moray East (950MW), and Beatrice (588MW).