Project: Binn Solar and BESS Farm
Introduction
Binn Solar and BESS Farm is expected to generate up to c42,000 Kilowatt hours (kWh) of renewable energy.
Status
In Development
Size
c39MWp
About the project
- Binn Solar and BESS Farm will comprise solar panels producing up to 30MW of renewable energy (with a 39MWp buildout), supported by a Battery and Energy Storage System (BESS) with a capacity of 6MW.
- Approximately 60,000 individual solar panels will be sensitively spread across the site. They will sit around 2.5 feet off the ground, facing south at an angle of up to 20°.
- The project will generate enough energy to offset over 15,400 homes electricity usage. The development will supply power directly into the grid via the Abernethy substation.
- A community benefit package will be available for locals to spend according to their own priorities throughout the project's lifespan.
- Binn Solar and BESS Farm is developed by BLC Energy and owned by TRIO Power Limited. TRIO is owned by the Octopus Renewable Infrastructure Trust (ORIT), a fund managed by Octopus Energy Generation (OEGEN). OEGEN is one of the largest renewable energy investors in Europe, managing more than 230 large-scale green energy projects with a combined capacity of 3.25 GW.
Location
Binn Farm – PH2 9PX. The proposed site is on lands 4km northwest of Strathmiglo and 5km northeast of Glenfarg with an approximate address of Glentarkie, Perth and Kinross, KY14 7RU.
Community benefit
Binn Solar & BESS Farm will generate an annual community benefit fund worth £500 for every megawatt (MW) of export capacity on site, equating to £19,500 per annum for the 40-year project life.
The Binn Solar Farm and BESS will work with the local community council to establish how the communities local to the project wish to manage this benefit fund. We suggest making half of the fund available as energy grants to neighbouring properties.
To find out more about how community benefits can be managed please visit: https://localenergy.scot/community-benefits-toolkit/
Public engagement
- We are committed to maintaining open communication channels with local communities, councils and other stakeholders, to discuss the development of the project and use of the community benefit fund.
- The first public exhibition will take place Wednesday 25th June from 4pm to 8pm.
- A second public exhibition will take place later this year, Glenfarg Community Centre, 9 Greenbank Road, Glenfarg, PH2 9NW, which will share the project design and meet the developers, BLC Ltd to ask questions.
- An online presentation will take place on Monday 30th June at 6:30pm.
Project timeline
We attended a community council meeting to introduce the proposed project and gather feedback.
Environmental surveys are ongoing.
The first public exhibition will take place at Glenfarg.
Second public exhibition to present updated proposed plans, informed by feedback from the first exhibition, and gather further community feedback.
Submission of planning application to Perth & Kinross Council.
Grid connection date and commercial operation.
Project News
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 Read more...
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Application Documents
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