Black & Veatch to build battery energy storage solution in Glasgow

Black & Veatch has been selected by two UK-based companies as the Owner’s Engineer (OE) and Technical Advisor (TA) on battery energy storage solution (BESS) projects that will store up to 200MWh.
The projects are in Glasgow and the north west of England.
As OE and TA of these projects, Black & Veatch will serve as an independent advocate, reviewing and providing technical comments on all contractor deliverables. The company will provide technical advice, construction monitoring, schedule tracking and oversight throughout both projects’ developments, design and construction.
“With over 21GWh of global energy storage project experience and counting, we leverage our extensive knowledge to deliver unparalleled expertise to our clients and their communities,” said Robbie Gibson, associate vice president - renewables and grid solutions director in Europe, Middle East and Africa for Black & Veatch. “Integrating BESS into utilities across the UK enhances grid resilience, optimises plant performance, and promotes sustainable and cost-effective energy practices.”
Across projects throughout Europe and the Middle East, Black & Veatch has operated as the Technical Advisor, Owners Engineers and Due Diligence with a combined energy capacity of 4GWh.