Project: Dupplin Solar Farm
Introduction
Dupplin Solar Farm is expected to generate up to 97m Kilowatt hours(kWh) of renewable energy per year
Status
Planning submitted to ECU
Size
97.8MWp
About the project
- Dupplin Solar Farm will comprise solar panels with a build out size of around 97.8 MW of renewable energy each year.
- Approximately 128,688 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 40,000 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 Farm capacity exceeds 50MW, it is deemed ‘nationally significant’. Consent will be sought from the Scottish Ministers in early 2026.
- Dupplin Solar 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 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 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 project's development and the use of the community benefit fund.
- The first public exhibition took place on 27 August 2025, at Methven Town Hall, Methven. An online presentation took place a few days later to allow members of the public the chance to ask questions.
- The second public exhibition took place on 3 December, at Methven Town Hall.
- An online presentation took place in the evening on 5th December 2025.
- A supplementary survey was organised and conducted to gain further understanding from residents in January 2026.
- If you would like to ask any further questions, please email us using the contact information below.
Project timeline
Environmental studies on Ecology & birds started.
Grid Reform Connection Date Confirmation (Q1 2026).
1st Public Exhibition
Design Freeze and 2nd Public Exhibition held at Methven Town Hall.
Planning submitted to the Scottish Government. ECU planning application Ref: ECU00006264.
Expected grid connection date.
Project News
BLC Energy is holding a public consultation for the proposed Dupplin Solar and BESS Farm, located in Perthshire. The public exhibition is on Wednesday 27th August 2025 from 4pm to Read more...
Project Images
Exhibition Material
Below are links to PDFs of the rollup banners displayed at the 25/6/25 exhibition.
01_Dupp_WelcomeBann.pdf
02_Dupp_OurProposalBann.pdf
03_Dupp_BattEnergyandStorageSystemBann.pdf
04_Dupp_LandscapeandEnviroConBann.pdf
05_Dupp_BiodiversityNetGainBann.pdf
06_Dupp_CommunityBenFundBann.pdf
07_Dupp_NextStepsBann.pdf
Below are links to PDFs of the rollup banners and exhibition visualisations displayed at the 3/12/25 exhibition.
01_Dupp_WelcomeBann_3rdDec.pdf
02_Dupp_UpdatedLayoutBann_3rdDec.pdf
03_Dupp_FeedbackBann_3rdDec.pdf
04_Dupp_Responses01Bann_3rdDec.pdf
05_Dupp_Responses02Bann_3rdDec.pdf
06_Dupp_Responses03Bann_3rdDec.pdf
07_Dupp_CommunityBenFundBann_3rdDec.pdf
08_Dupp_NextStepsBann_3rdDec.pdf
09_Dupp_ExhibitionVisualisations.pdf
Application Documents
Dupplin-LETTER-19032026.pdf
Dupplin-Survey-Response-19032026.pdfPlanning Statement (Standalone Document)_David Bell Planning (DBP) (2) (1) (1).pdf
Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) Report (Standalone Document)_McDaid PR (2) (1).pdfVolume 1 Non-Technical Summary (NTS) (1) (1) (1) (1).pdf
Volume 1 Non-Technical Summary (NTS) Cover Page (2).pdf
Volume 1 Non-Technical Summary (NTS) Figure 1 Site Location and Land Ownership (1) (1).pdf
Volume 1 Non-Technical Summary (NTS) Figure 2 Site Layout (4) (1).pdf
Volume 1 Non-Technical Summary (NTS) Figure 3 Cumulative Developments (1).pdf
Volume 2 Chapter 1 Introduction (3) (1) (1) (1) (1).pdf
Volume 2 Chapter 2 Site Selection and Design Iterations (2) (1) (1).pdf
Volume 2 Chapter 3 Proposed Development (2) (1).pdf
Volume 2 Chapter 4 Approach to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).pdf
Volume 2 Chapter 5 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) (2) (1).pdf
Volume 2 Chapter 6 Ecology and Ornithology (1) (1).pdf
Volume 2 Chapter 7 Cultural Heritage and Archaeology (1) (1) (1).pdf
Volume 2 Chapter 8 Hydrology, Geology and Hydrogeology (1) (1).pdf
Volume 2 Chapter 9 Schedule of Mitigation and Summary of Residual Effects (1) (1).pdf
Volume 2 Written Statement Contents (1).pdf
Volume 2 Written Statement Cover Page (3).pdf
Volume 3 EIA Report Figures and Visualisations Contents Page.pdf
Volume 3 EIA Report Figures and Visualisations Cover Page (2).pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1.1 Site Location Plan.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1.2 Rural Site Location Plan.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1.3 Cumulative Developments.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 2 Site Selection and Design Iteration Figure 2.1 Concept Layout.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 2 Site Selection and Design Iteration Figure 2.2 Preliminary Layout.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 2 Site Selection and Design Iteration Figure 2.3 Final Site Layout.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 3 Figure 3.1 Typical Array Elevation.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 3 Figure 3.2 Typical AUX transformer.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 3 Figure 3.3 Typical Trasnformer Station.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 3 Figure 3.4 Typical DNO Substation.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 3 Figure 3.5 Typical Private Substation.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 3 Figure 3.6 Typical Comms and Spares Container.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 3 Figure 3.7 Typical Spares Container.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 3 Figure 3.8 Typical Trench Section.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 3 Figure 3.9 Typical Welfare Container.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 3 Figure 3.10 Typical Access Gate and Fence Elevation.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 3 Figure 3.11 Typical CCTV Elevation_minus fencing.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 3 Figure 3.12 Typical Access Track Cross Section.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 5 LVIA Figures 5.1a to 5.4.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 6 Ecology Figure 6.1 Site Location and Survey Area.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 6 Ecology Figure 6.2 Designated Sites within 2 km.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 6 Ecology Figure 6.3 Designated Sites with Ornithological Interests within 20 km.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 6 Ecology Figure 6.4 UK Habitat Survey Results.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 6 TA 6.1 PEA Figure 1 Designated Sites within 10 km.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 6 TA 6.1 PEA Figure 2 Ancient Woodland Inventory.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 6 TA 6.1 PEA Figure 3 UK Habitat Survey Results (1).pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 6 TA 6.1 PEA Figure 4 GLTA Survey Results.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 6 TA 6.2 BBS Figure 1 Site Location and Survey Area.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 6 TA 6.2 BBS Figure 2 Ornithological Designated Sites within 20 km.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 6 TA 6.2 BBS Figure 3 Breeding Birds Survey Results.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 6 TA 6.3 HRA Figure 6.3.1 Site Location and Survey Area.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 6 TA 6.3 HRA Figure 6.3.2 European Designated Sites within 20 km.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 6 TA 6.3 HRA Figure 6.3.3a_b Goose Feeding Distribution and Roost Surveys and Results (1) (1).pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 7 Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Figure 7.1 Heritage Constraints.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 7 Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Figure 7.2 Site Infrastructure and Layout.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 7 Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Figure 7.3 ZTV and Designated Heritage Assets.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 7 Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Figure 7.4 Wireline - Viewpoint from Old Gallows Road.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 8 Figure 8.1 Local Hydrology.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 8 Figure 8.2 Soils.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 8 Figure 8.3 Superficial Geology.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 8 Figure 8.4 Peatland Classification.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 8 Figure 8.5 Bedrock Geology.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 8 Figure 8.6 Regional Hydrogeology.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 8 Figure 8.7 Aquifer Designations and Groundwater Vulnerability.pdf
Volume 3a Chapter 8 Figure 8.8 Private Water Supply (PWS) Locations.pdf
Volume 3b Chapter 5 LVIA Visualisations_Viewpoint 1 to Viewpoint 6_redacted (1).pdf
Volume 4 Chapter 1 Appendix A Pre-Application (Enquiry Form) to Perth and Kinross Council (PKC) (June 2025).pdf
Volume 4 Chapter 1 Appendix B Pre-Application (New Project Form) to Energy Consents Unit (ECU) (June 2025).pdf
Volume 4 Chapter 1 Appendix C Full Pre-Application Response from Perth and Kinross Council (PKC) (July 2025).pdf
Volume 4 Chapter 1 Appendix D SLR (Agent) Clarifications to Perth and Kinross Council (PKC) Pre-Application Response (Sept 2025).pdf
Volume 4 Chapter 2 Appendix A Developable Land and Constraints - Proof.pdf
Volume 4 Chapter 3 Technical Appendix 3.1 Outline Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)_CLEAN (2) (1) (1) (2).pdf
Volume 4 Chapter 3 Technical Appendix 3.1 Figure 1 Site Layout (1).pdf
Volume 4 Chapter 5 LVIA Technical Appendices 5.1 to 5.4.pdf
Volume 4 Chapter 5 LVIA Technical Appendix 5.5 Landscape Mitigation Plan (LMP).pdf
Volume 4 Chapter 6 Technical Appendix 6.1 Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) (1) (1) (1) (1).pdf
Volume 4 Chapter 6 Technical Appendix 6.2 Baseline Ornithology Report_Breeding Birds Survey 2025 (1) (1).pdf
Volume 4 Chapter 6 Technical Appendix 6.3 shadow Habitats Regulations Appraisal (sHRA) (1) (1) (1) (1).pdf
Volume 4 Chapter 6 Technical Appendix 6.4 Outline Biodiversity and Enhancement Management Plan (OBEMP) (1) (1) (1) (1).pdf
Volume 4 Chapter 8 Technical Appendix Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Impact Assessment_redacted (1) (2) (1) (1).pdf
Volume 4 Chapter 8 Technical Appendix Schedule of Watercourse Crossings (1).pdf
Volume 4 TA LCA Appendix A - Soil Sample Laboratory Results_redacted (1).pdf
Volume 4 TA LCA Appendix B - Survey Record.pdf
Volume 4 TA LCA Appendix C - Droughtiness Calculations.pdf
Volume 4 TA LCA Appendix D - Land Capability for Agriculture - Site Plan with Classifications.pdf
Volume 4 Technical Appendices Contents Page.pdf
Volume 4 Technical Appendices Cover Page.pdf
Volume 4 Technical Appendices Socio-Economic Impact Assessment Technical Note (1) (1) (1).pdf
Volume 4 Technical Appendix Glint and Glare (G&G) Assessment (1) (1).pdf
Volume 4 Technical Appendix Glint and Glare Appendix A Forge Solar Analysis.pdf
Volume 4 Technical Appendix Land Capability for Agriculture (LCA) Report (1) (1).pdf
Volume 4 Technical Appendix Transport Statement (TA) (1) (1).pdf