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In this episode, Giles Hanglin, CEO of Apatura, joins Hypercube CEO Adam Sroka to explore the emerging intersection of battery energy storage systems (BESS), AI-driven data centres, and grid innovation in Scotland. With a background in land, solar, and storage development, Giles shares how Apatura is repurposing BESS sites to support hyperscaler demand - and why Scotland is perfectly positioned to capitalise on this shift.

This episode covers:
⚡ Scotland’s second chance – Why now is the moment to secure data centre investment.
⚡ BESS + data centres – Co-location strategies that unlock value and resilience.
⚡ Grid connections – How Apatura is navigating MODAP and final demand requirements.
⚡ Hyperscaler demands – What Google-level infrastructure really takes.
⚡ £70bn potential – Jobs, investment, and how government can help Scotland compete.
⚡ Heat reuse & ESG – Turning data centres into community and sustainability assets.
⚡ Planning & policy – What Clean Power 2030 means for developers on the ground.

Guest Spotlight
💡 Giles Hanglin – CEO at Apatura. With over 15 years in energy and land development, Giles leads one of Scotland’s most ambitious clean energy portfolios, now pivoting to support AI-driven infrastructure at scale.

Learn more:
🔗 Apatura: https://apatura.energy/
🔗 Connect with Giles on LinkedIn:   / giles-hanglin  

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Chapter markers

[00:00] Introduction to Giles Hanglin – From rural land management to leading Apatura
[01:50] Land, grid, and planning – The three pillars of energy development
[03:06] Pivot to data centres – Why Apatura shifted from pure BESS to dual-purpose campuses
[05:20] Scotland’s edge – Power-rich, cool climate, and strong connectivity
[09:13] Economic impact – Billions in investment and high-skilled job creation
[13:43] Competing with the giants – Staying agile alongside utilities and hyperscalers
[20:23] Batteries + data centres – Grid resilience, UPS integration, and ESG value
[25:38] Regional pricing – A double-edged sword for storage and data centres
[28:26] Surplus heat – Reusing waste heat for community infrastructure
[32:46] Risks and rewards – Avoiding overdevelopment and staying ahead of the pack

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