Tesla has landed one of its largest energy storage contracts in the UK to date, securing an agreement for a massive 500MW battery project in Scotland with Matrix Renewables.
The project will deliver 500 megawatts of power from Tesla Megapacks with a two-hour duration, equating to 1 gigawatt-hour (GWh) of storage capacity. Once completed, it will rank among the largest standalone battery installations in the UK and Europe, representing a significant single-site order for Tesla’s energy division at a time when demand for utility-scale storage is accelerating worldwide.
Located in Eccles, the BESS site will sit along key transmission corridors between Scotland and England, allowing the system to play a critical role in easing grid congestion, reducing renewable curtailment, and supporting higher penetration of wind and solar generation across the UK electricity system.
“We are excited to support Matrix Renewables with their entry into the UK, bringing Tesla’s track record in the market together with Matrix Renewables’ expertise and vision,” said Tesla Energy Vice President Mike Snyder. “We highly value the partnership with their team and look forward to executing this landmark project together.”
For Matrix Renewables, the Eccles BESS marks its first standalone battery project in the UK and one of its largest storage developments globally.
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