PLANS for up to 50,000 solar panels capable of generating green electricity for more than 20,000 homes have been revealed.
Solar panels would be put in place on land surrounding the Crystal Rig Wind Farm in the Lammermuir Hills.
The wind farm, which is already home to nearly 100 turbines, is located 10 kilometres south of Dunbar.
A further 11 turbines are due to be put in place this year with the work expected to be complete by late 2024.
Now, it could also become home to solar panels, with information days being held at the end of this month and the beginning of March to offer people the chance to find out more.
The solar panels would be spread over 131 hectares.
Rachel Baird, project manager at Fred. Olsen Renewables, said: “We are delighted to launch our plans for Fred. Olsen Renewables first large-scale solar project in Scotland.
“The solar project will work alongside the existing wind farm to maximise the overall potential of the site and to secures a more consistent energy supply.
“We will be writing to over 8,000 residents around the project site to invite them to our consultation events so they can view the plans and give us their feedback.
“This is vital in helping to shape our proposal.”
The plans can be viewed on February 28 at Garvald Village Hall from 10am-2pm and Innerwick Village Hall from 3pm-7pm.
The team will also be at Cockburnspath Village Hall the following day from 10am-2pm.
Developers claim the solar project could deliver more than £480,000 in community benefit to the surrounding towns and villages throughout the 35-year lifetime of the project.
Ms Baird encouraged people to find out more and said: “We are really excited about the possibilities that our solar project could present.
“The project has the potential to make a significant contribution towards meeting Scotland’s net zero targets and is a fantastic example of how different renewable technologies can work together to ensure that we are delivering a consistent supply of clean, green energy to the grid.”
More information is available at crystalrigwindfarm.com
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