John Swinney, the First Minister of Scotland, will visit Dumfries, where Kight will build a cutting-edge factory. The project is expected to create up to 700 high-tech jobs in southern Scotland. This is a big step forward for the region’s clean energy sector.
Landmark Facility for Energy Storage
The Dumfries plant will become Scotland’s first home energy storage manufacturing facility and the main assembly site for the Kight Powerhub system. The Powerhub has been developed over six years, including four years of collaboration with South of Scotland Enterprise.
This 10kWh AI-enabled battery system incorporates feedback from social housing providers and leverages advanced engineering expertise inspired by Formula One technologies.
Advanced Technology and Key Features
The UK-designed Powerhub introduces a unique battery chemistry not previously used in domestic applications, offering enhanced safety and performance.
Key Features:
- Zero fire risk, even if cells are damaged
- 100% usable capacity at all times
- 25-year warranty with up to 20,000 cycles
- Full backup during power outages
- No buffer limitations like conventional systems
Impact on Households and Environment
The first installations in 2025 in southern Scotland’s social housing have already shown great results. The system can cut electricity bills by about 80%, and if you add solar panels, you might not have to pay any bills at all.
- Average savings of 145 kg CO₂ per home annually
- Equivalent to removing a car from the road for 400 miles
- Improved affordability and energy security for households
Lawrence Fagg, the founder of Kight Powerhub, said, “We built this company so that we could see how the Powerhub changes people’s lives every day.” He also said that renters can now “freely turn on their heat, cook a hot meal, or work from home without worrying about the next electricity bill.”
Driving Scotland’s Energy Transition
John Swinney said, “It is very welcome that this facility will create more than 700 highly-skilled jobs in Dumfries and another 2,000 across the supply chain.” He said that battery technologies like Powerhub are important for cutting down on the use of fossil fuels and helping Scotland reach its goal of net zero.
The system uses its EnergiFlow AI platform to optimise charging and discharging based on grid conditions. This helps households save the most money without needing any technical help.
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