Matrix Renewables has signed a Full EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) agreement with Tesla for the design, construction, and commissioning of a 500MW/2-hour (1GWh) standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) located in Eccles, Scotland. This will be the first standalone BESS project for the company in the UK.

All planning conditions for the project have been discharged, and full consent has been secured to commence construction. Strategically located along key transmission corridors between Scotland and England, the project will provide critical grid flexibility, enable greater renewable integration, and strengthen system resilience.

In line with Matrix Renewables’ social commitment, a collaboration agreement has been signed with the local Community Council to deliver joint initiatives that will generate lasting benefits for the surrounding communities.

This project marks Matrix Renewables’ entry into the UK market and represents one of the company’s largest energy storage developments in Europe and globally to date. Looking ahead, Matrix Renewables is actively pursuing new opportunities to expand its UK pipeline across renewable generation, energy storage, and emerging technologies, with plans to add up to 3GW of additional capacity in the coming years.