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Permission Granted For Ayrshire Renewables Hub

The title of this post, is the same as that of this article on Scottish Construction Now.

This is the sub-heading.

Planning consent has been granted for a £150 million upgrade to an Ayrshire marine yard, paving the way for increased offshore wind power off the UK’s west coast.

These are the first three paragraphs.

Peel Ports Clydeport has secured permission for the complete redevelopment of the Hunterston marine yard as it prepares the site for major renewables infrastructure. The redevelopment works – which are expected to start in early 2025 and last for around two years – will include substantial upgrades to the marine yard, including infilling the current dry-dock basin and the creation of a new quay wall.

Highview Power recently announced it is to construct the world’s largest Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) facility at Hunterston, the latest in a string of renewables projects that are either underway, or in the pipeline, at the site.

The overall redevelopment of Hunterston is expected to attract £3.5 billion in inward investment and create over 5,000 jobs.

Note.

1. The Highview Power battery will be 200 MW/3.25 GWh.
2. There is also a 400 MW/400 MWh BESS being built at Hunterston.
3. The 2 GW MacHairWind project is planned off the coast of Islay.
4. According to their web site, MacHairWind will export its first power in the early 2030s.

More renewable infrastructure will surely follow.

December 5, 2024 - Posted by AnonW | Energy, Energy Storage | Construction, Development, Highview Power, Hunterston, Hunterston BESS, Hunterston LAES, MachairWind Wind Farm, Peel Ports, Renewable Energy, UK Port Development