AMPYR Solar Europe has announced that its almost 30MW solar farm and 20MW battery storage system near Dunfermline has been granted planning consent by Fife Council.
The site is located on a fully-remediated, former open-cast coal mine.
While the site will be connected to the national grid at the Townhill substation, options to supply energy to local users with a high demand through a “private wire” configuration are also being explored.
The solar farm will provide enough energy to power 6,500 homes at peak power and the associated battery storage will facilitate storage and supply of power to help balance the grid.
The project will help support Fife Council’s Climate Emergency Declaration and contribute towards the Scottish Government’s 2045 net-zero emissions target.
Construction will start next year, with the site expected to be operational by the end of 2023.
AMPYR Solar Europe UK head Mark Wood said: “We are very pleased indeed not only to have secured this consent but also by the level of support in Dunfermline for this proposal.
“Dunfermline solar energy park is one of a number of renewable energy projects ASE is investing in and developing in Scotland and the strong commitment of the Scottish Government and Fife Council to renewable energy has given us great confidence to support their journey towards a zero-carbon future and greater energy security for all.”