Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has plans to divest a 50 percent ownership stake in Coalburn 2, a 500-megawatt construction-stage battery energy storage system (BESS), to funds managed by AIP Management, a specialist investor in energy and decarbonization infrastructure.
Coalburn 2 is a two-hour duration lithium-ion battery project located in southern Scotland. After becoming operational, the new project will be among Europe’s largest battery storage facilities, supporting grid stability and the integration of renewable-energy generation.
CIP took a financial investment decision for Coalburn 2 in December 2024 and will continue to lead the project delivery through its current construction phase. AIP will assume the 50 percent ownership stake upon site commissioning.
Coalburn 2 is one of three transmission-connected BESS assets co-developed by Alcemi and CIP that are being constructed by CIP in Scotland. These will have a total power capacity of 1.5 gi
