Construction updates
Construction commenced on Colyton Greener Grid Park in July 2024
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Colyton Greener Grid Park latest construction updates
Delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) units for the Coylton Greener Grid Park will begin on April 9, 2025 and is expected to last for approximately a month.
The Batteries will come through Glasgow, down the M77 to Kilmarnock, down the A76 to Cumnock and then along the A70 through Ochiltree to site. We expect between 4-5 lorries to deliver to site per day.
We will continue to keep you informed of progress and next steps through regular updates including updates to our website and mailings like these.
Construction will stop from the 20 December and recommence on 6th January 2025.
Statkraft has commenced construction at Coylton Greener Grid Park.
In April 2024 our planning application for Coylton Greener Grid Park was consented by the East Ayrshire Council.
There were no consultee objections and no local representations against the application. It is a welcome milestone to start construction on the project.
The project will provide an essential service to stabilise the power grid and allow more renewable energy to be transmitted through the network, without relying on fossil fuelled power stations. This means fewer harmful emissions, and lower bills for consumers, because renewable energy is cheaper.
Coylton Greener Grid Park will be located next to the Coylton electricity substation off of the Ayr Road (A70) and will take around 18 months to build.
We will provide regular updates on construction progress. Get in touch to leave a comment or call on 0800 772 0668 if you would like any further information.
Local suppliers
A range of suppliers and services are needed to build a project. We are interested in hearing from local companies that usually supply construction sites, as well as off-site services such as lodging, restaurants, catering and car hire.
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Local benefits
We are pleased to establish a fund of £20,000 per year for the benefit of local communities near each of our Greener Grid Parks.