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Near Thurso (Dounreay), Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK·Under wayBattery Storage
Dounreay BESS
- StageConstruction began in May 2025 after planning permission in January 2025
- Next milestoneGo-live, expected by the developer in mid-2026
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Next milestone: Go-live, expected by the developer in mid-20262 November 2026 · previously: Commissioning; the developer's stated mid-2026 go-live has passed with no energisation announced
- Stage: Construction began in May 2025 after planning permission in January 20252 November 2026 · previously: In construction
- Next milestone: Commissioning; the developer's stated mid-2026 go-live has passed with no energisation announced6 October 2026 · previously: Commissioning / go-live mid-2026
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