BLC Energy Gets Approval for 30-MW Binn Solar, 6-MW BESS

• BLC Energy wins unanimous approval for its 30MW Binn solar project in Scotland—paired with a 6MW battery storage system—boosting renewable power and grid-supporting capacity.

BLC Energy said it has received planning approval for the 30-MW Binn solar project in Scotland, paired with a 6-MW battery energy storage system. The development is sized at 30 MW of solar capacity with 39-MWp installed solar capacity, according to the company.

The project was unanimously approved by Perth and Kinross Council, BLC Energy added. The company framed the decision as a key step in expanding renewable generation and adding grid-supporting storage capacity in the region.

What planning approval did BLC Energy secure for its 30MW Binn solar and 6MW storage?

• BLC Energy secured planning approval for its 30MW solar farm at Binn, in Scotland.
  
• The planning approval also covers a paired 6MW battery energy storage system co-located with the solar project.
  
• The approved solar development is described as 30MW AC (with 39MWp installed solar capacity).
  
• Perth and Kinross Council granted the approval unanimously, approving the integrated solar-plus-storage scheme as a single development.