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CONSULTATION
This page presents the proposed ground-mounted solar array development on land at Middleton Farm to residents, the community and interested parties.
The project has evolved through site surveys and desk-based assessments over recent months. Though the application is in the early stages of the Planning Process, with ongoing consultation with the Local Authority and Consultees, Cogeo's aim for this page is to set out the principles of the development sought and the drive behind the project.
Please use the dedicated enquiry form if you have any queries or wish to comment on this proposal.
PROJECT CONTACTS
Cogeo Planning & Environmental Services is working on behalf of Bluestone Energy Ltd. to complete the planning and environmental assessments required to seek planning permission from the Local Planning Authority, Renfrewshire Council.
Founded in 2018, Bluestone Energy Ltd. is one of the UK leaders in developing renewable technologies, leading the battery storage market and offering professional services within the High Voltage (HV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV) electrical distribution industry. The company has built a notable pipeline of over 30GW in the UK of solar, battery energy storage, and onshore wind infrastructure, including customers such as local authorities, water companies, utilities and large corporate businesses.
Bluestone Energy Ltd. aims to create a sustainable future via smart green solutions by minimising the current dependency on fossil fuels, driving down the escalating energy costs and reducing harmful carbon emissions in support of Net Zero. The company set a target of delivering 15 GW of renewable energy by 2035 (almost 25% of the UK's ambition).
The 'Ren Zero' campaign launched by Renfrewshire Council aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2030. This is in response to the climate emergency declared by the Local Authority in 2019, as well as the target established by the Scottish Government to have zero emissions by 2045.
The proposed solar PV installation at Middleton Farm aligns with the Renfrewshire Council' Ren Zero' campaign, calling for businesses to take action, be accountable for climate change, and reduce their carbon footprint.
Number of Panels
72,096
Development Generating Capacity
Up to 40 MW
Number of Inverters
20 units/kiosks
Maximum Panel Height
2.96 m
Panel Angle
17°
Panel Spacing
3.4 m separation between rows
Frame Fixtures
Metal frames mounted on screw foundations
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
The proposal seeks permission from Renfrewshire Council to install a ground-mounted (GM) solar photovoltaic (PV) array development on land at Middleton Farm. The solar array is proposed on open ground to the north of Middleton Road, with existing field entrances optimised during the construction and operational phases. Fields to the south have been included in the site boundary for potential ecological enhancements and foraging.
This development provides an opportunity for various commercial parties within the region to reduce their carbon emissions through reliance upon a clean, renewable energy source at Middleton Farm, which will contribute positively to the carbon reduction targets of Renfrewshire Council.
The development comprises a series of ground-mounted solar panels with a combined generating capacity of up to 40 MW. Arranged in rows, supported off the ground by a series of narrow metal frames, usually composed of aluminium, the panels will face south.
ENQUIRY FORM
If you’ve any questions or comments to make on this project at this stage, please complete the form below. The Project Team will track these comments throughout, and provide a response where required.