Planning guidance: battery energy storage systems
Publication Year
2026
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Comprises guidance for effective planning for battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Scotland. Covers: BESS development context; planning and consenting procedure; BESS planning and design: key principles; and other regulatory regimes.
Document History
Document type: publication - advice and guidance. First published: 19 March 2026.
ISBN
9781806438907
Publisher Information
Scottish Government
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. Previously known as the Scottish Executive.
