Project: Dupplin Solar and BESS Farm
Introduction
Dupplin Solar and BESS Farm is expected to generate up to 95m Kilowatt hours(kWh) of renewable energy per year
Status
In Development
Size
97.5MWp
About the project
- Dupplin Solar Farm and BESS will comprise solar panels producing up to 95.2 GWh of renewable energy each year, supported by a Battery and Energy Storage System (BESS) with a capacity of 15MW.
- Approximately 195,000 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 power over 35,000 homes per year. The development will supply power directly into the grid via an underground cable to the Burghmuir substation, Perth.
- A community benefit package will be available for locals to spend according to their own priorities, throughout the lifespan of the project.
- As Dupplin Solar and BESS Farm capacity exceeds 50MW, it is deemed ‘nationally significant’. Consent will be sought from the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit in early 2025.
- Dupplin Solar and BESS Farm is developed by BLC Energy and owned by TRIO Power Limited. TRIO is backed 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.
Community benefit
Dupplin Solar & BESS Farm will generate an annual community benefit fund worth £500 for every megawatt (MW) of export capacity on site, equating to £48,750 per annum for the project life.
The Dupplin Solar and BESS Farm will work with the local community council to establish how the communities local to the project wish to manage this benefit fund. BLC Energy and ORIT would like to offer £500 MW per annum split into 2 funds. One to support local projects, one to be given as grants to local households struggling with cost of living increases, loss of winter fuel payment etc. This equates to £48,750 per annum.
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 on Wednesday 27 August 2025 from 4pm to 8pm, at Methven Town Hall, Methven.
- An online presentation will take place on Monday 1st September at 6:30pm. Registration for the online presentation will be available shortly.
- The second public exhibition will take place in November.
Project timeline
Environmental studies on Ecology & birds started.
Grid Reform Connection Date Confirmation (Q1 2026).
1st Public Exhibition
Design Freeze and 2nd Public Exhibition
Planning submission to Scottish Government.
Project News
First public exhibition to be held for Dupplin Solar Farm & BESS BLC Energy is holding a public consultation for the proposed Dupplin Solar Farm and BESS, located in Perthshire. Read more...
Project Images
Exhibition Material
This material will be available shortly.
Application Documents