Fernishaw Solar Farm & Battery Energy Storage FacilityPlans, decision and timeline
A section 36 consent in Scotland in North Lanarkshire. Large electricity generating stations in Scotland (over 50 MW) are consented by the Scottish Ministers under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989, not by the local council.
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Where it is in the process
- Pre-application
- Submitted
- Pre-examination
- Examination
- Recommendation
- Decision due
- Approved
Who decides, and how to have your say
Large electricity generating stations in Scotland (over 50 MW) are consented by the Scottish Ministers under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989, not by the local council.
Anyone can make a representation to the Scottish Government's Energy Consents Unit while the application is being considered. The planning authority is consulted, and if it objects a public inquiry is held.
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The site
No boundary has been published yet; the dot marks the project's location.
What is proposed
solar 75 MW + battery 25 MW · east of Fernieshaw Road and west of Muiredge and Jersey Road, Cleland
Other national projects nearby
Projects within 10 km. Inspectors are asked to consider the combined effect of schemes close together.
- North Lanrigg Energy Storage · Battery storage · 3.4 km awayApproved
- Newarthill Energy Park · Battery storage · 4.2 km awayApproved
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