Thursday November 21st 2024
A solar farm.
Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Paul Kelly
Plans for a new solar farm in East Berwickshire have moved a step closer to reality after a planning application was submitted to Scottish Borders Council.
Voltalia UK Ltd is proposing to develop Bowshiel Solar Farm approximately 2km south of Cockburnspath.
The project is proposed to generate over 50MW and covers approximately 190 hectares.
A scoping Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) report was this week submitted to SBC.
The application also incorporates a Battery Energy Storage System with anticipated generating capacity of up to 150MW.
The company carried out consultation from August 20 to September 17, which included an in-person event at Cockburnspath Village Hall.
SBC is a consultee over the proposals with the ultimate decision resting with the Scottish Government’s Energy Consent Unit.
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