Major solar farm development unveiled for Fife farmland
A company has unveiled plans to create a third major solar farm in Fife.
TagEnergy is set to submit a planning application to develop land north of Pitkevy Farm in Leslie.
The company, which operates two solar farms in the region, has submitted a Proposal of Planning Application (PAN) notice to Fife Council of its intention to lodge a formal planning application in due course.
Under legislation it is considered a major development by virtue of its export capacity falling between 20 MW and 50 MW. Infrastructure is likely to include access roads, underground cabling, inverters / transformers, control room; substation; storage containers; security gates and fencing.
A supporting statement, submitted as part of the application, said: “With the recent volatility in international energy supplies, the availability of cheaper renewable energy is vital, solar projects are vital for the overall balance of generation to assist in the delivery of energy security at a national scale.” There are public exhibitions planned at Balgeddie House Hotel on June 24 and September 23.