Plans to create a 159-hectare solar and battery farm near Cowdenbeath are now open for consultation.

The project could see over £2million in community benefits over the 40 year lifespan of the project, as well as educational investment for local schools.

Eden Renewables will be holding a public drop-in session on Thursday 10th July between 3pm and 6.30pm at the Maxwell Centre for locals to hear more about the plans.

The company say the project could generate energy equivalent of the demands for nearly 47,000 homes if it gets the planning approval sought, and save 33,000 tonnes of CO2 per year for 40 years.

The site is split between the area locally known as ‘The Moss’ to the south of the town, alongside the A92, and further south behind the Mossmorran plant, on the A909 road to Burntisland (shown in red on this map).

The open consultation runs from 4th to 17th July, with locals invited to review the plans online or pop along to the drop-in event on 10th July to offer feedback, before any final planning bid is made to Fife Council.

The company say on their website ‘Solar is a cornerstone of Scotland’s drive for energy security and lower energy bills. By harnessing a free and abundant local energy source, utility-scale solar farms reduce our reliance on imported fossil fuels, mitigating the risks of global price volatility and supply chain disruptions, particularly from hostile regimes.

Large-scale solar is now the cheapest form of new electricity generation in the UK, along with wind power.

Scotland has set ambitious renewable energy and climate targets to accelerate its transition to a net-zero future. It aims to achieve net zero by 2045, with at least 20 Gigawatts of additional low-cost renewable electricity capacity by 2030, the equivalent of about 50% of Scotland’s current total energy demand. Solar is a key part of that with a target of 4-6GW.’

You can read more about the plans here or get in touch with Eden Renewables team to request a feedback form:

Tel: 07979 368238

Email: mossmorransolar@edenrenewables.com