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The first public exhibition to be held for Binn Solar Farm & BESS

30 May 2025

June 2025

BLC Energy is holding it’s first public consultation for the proposed Binn Solar Farm and BESS, located 4km northwest of Strathmiglo and 5km northeast of Glenfarg with an approximate address of Glentarkie, Perth and Kinross, KY14 7RU.

Attendees will have the opportunity to review the design and ask questions from the developer team, BLC Energy Ltd.

BLC Energy will also put forward plans to allocate 50% of the Community Benefit Fund to residents living within 2km of the project’s centre. The initiative is being designed in partnership with Octopus Renewable Infrastructure Trust.

Neil Lindsay, project lead for Binn Solar Farm and BESS and managing director of BLC Energy, commented:

“We are excited to share our proposals on the Binn Solar Farm and BESS with the community and to showcase our plans for the planned site.

“This project promises to deliver clean, green energy, helping to achieve Scotland’s 2030 net zero targets.

“What’s more, we’re taking a pioneering approach to the Community Benefit Fund, which will see residents directly benefit from the development, in addition to community initiatives and projects.

“We look forward to engaging with residents and answering any questions they may have at our upcoming exhibition.”

The Binn Solar Farm & BESS project will feature approximately XXXXX solar panels and up to 30MW energy storage capacity. If approved, the development will generate enough electricity to power over 15,400 homes annually and reduce carbon emissions by an estimated 740,000 tons of CO2 equivalent over its operational lifespan, compared to traditional fossil fuel-based energy generation.

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