Battery storage system planned for north of Kincardine

Ecostor Kilbagie has applied for permission to build and operate the system, which would have a capacity of up to 250 megawatts (MW).

The proposed site is north of Kincardine and east of Kilbagie, between the A876 and the railway line east of the A977.

Expected to provide grid stability and support the integration of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, the project could power 50,000 homes for two hours.

The energy storage system will have an operational lifespan of around 40 years, after which the site will be returned to its former state.

The project is part of Scotland and the UK's broader plan to transition to net-zero by 2045 and 2050, respectively.

The public can view the application and associated documents free of charge at the Alloa Library, in the Speirs Centre, Primrose Place.

The application can also be accessed online at kilbagiebess.com.

Members of the public are invited to submit their representations on the application via email to the Scottish Government or by post to the Scottish Government's Energy Consents Unit.

Representations should include the proposal details and the grounds for the representation.

All representations should be submitted by September 22, 2025.

Should any additional information be submitted by the developer, it will be subject to further public notice, and additional representations will be accepted.

If a statutory objection is raised by the relevant planning authority, or if the Scottish Ministers decide to do so, a Public Local Inquiry will be held.

Once all views and representations have been received, Scottish Ministers will determine the application for consent.

They can either grant consent to the application, grant consent with conditions, or reject the application.