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Near Carlisle, Cumbria (location indicative), England, UK·In developmentBattery Storage

Harker BESS

  • StageConsented (planning permission granted October 2023); initial enabling works from August 2026
  • Next milestoneSite mobilisation in Q1 2027; energisation expected in 2028; commercial operation expected late 2028 or early 2029
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: Zenobe, Harker 400MW BESS project page →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Site mobilisation in Q1 2027; energisation expected in 2028; commercial operation expected late 2028 or early 20292 November 2026 · previously: Main construction mobilisation in Q1 2027; energisation expected in 2028; commercial operation in late 2028 or early 2029
  • Stage: Consented (planning permission granted October 2023); initial enabling works from August 20262 November 2026 · previously: Consented / pre-construction
  • Next milestone: Main construction mobilisation in Q1 2027; energisation expected in 2028; commercial operation in late 2028 or early 202913 October 2026 · previously: Early works in 2026; main construction from Q1 2027; energisation 2028

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