Ferguson Planning Secures Consent for 117MW Solar and Energy Storage Development in North-East Scotland

Ferguson Planning is delighted to announce that, acting on behalf of Innova Renewables Developments Ltd, we have successfully secured development consent for the ‘Lower Bodachra Solar and Energy Storage’ project – a significant renewable energy scheme in North-East Scotland. The project, which comprises a large-scale Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Farm and battery energy storage facility with a combined capacity of approximately 117 megawatts (MW), received formal approval from the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) on 24 June 2025.

Located on land to the north-east of Dyce, the development will make a meaningful contribution to Scotland’s renewable energy targets and support the decarbonisation of the national grid. The proposal includes solar panels, battery storage infrastructure, and associated works, enabling the generation and storage of clean electricity to meet growing energy demands and improve grid stability.

The application was submitted on 10 September 2024 under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989. Throughout the consenting process, Ferguson Planning led the planning and environmental assessment strategy, engaged with key stakeholders, and ensured all technical and statutory requirements were met. Our team worked collaboratively with Innova Renewables and a multidisciplinary team of specialists to successfully navigate a complex regulatory landscape and deliver a robust application.

We congratulate Innova Renewables Developments Ltd on this important milestone and look forward to seeing the project progress towards construction and operation.

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