Projects · Battery Storage
West Burton, near Retford, Nottinghamshire, England, UK·In developmentBattery Storage
West Burton C BESS
- StageFinancial close reached (17 Jul 2026); construction due to start later in 2026
- Value£231m loan facilities
- Next milestoneConstruction start; fully operational in 2028
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Next milestone: Construction start; fully operational in 20282 November 2026 · previously: Final investment decision expected H1 2026; operations targeted Q4 2027
- Stage: Financial close reached (17 Jul 2026); construction due to start later in 20262 November 2026 · previously: Consented; 10-year tolling agreement with Drax signed for 250MW/500MWh (Jan 2026); FID expected by Q3 2026, commercial operation target moved to 2028
- Value: £231m loan facilities2 November 2026 · previously: Not disclosed
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