Statkraft have now submitted a Section 36 application to the Scottish Government, via the Energy Consents Unit (ECU), for an increase in the operating capacity of Coylton Greener Grid Park to above 50 MW.

The documents are shared below and can be viewed on the ECU portal under reference ECU00006091.

A copy of the application, are also available for public inspection in person, free of charge, at:

Location Opening Hours Address
Ochiltree Community Hub Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm 45 main St, Ochiltree, Cumnock, KA18 2PE
  Saturday: 10am to 2pm  
  Sunday: Closed  

Any comments on this planning application can be submitted by email to the Scottish Government, Energy Consents Unit mailbox at representations@gov.scot; or by post to the Scottish Government, Energy Consents Unit, 4th Floor, 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw, Glasgow, G2 8LU, identifying the proposal and specifying the grounds for representation.

Written or emailed representations should be dated, clearly stating the name (in block capitals), full return email and postal address of those making representations. Only representations sent by email to representations@gov.scot will receive acknowledgement. All representations should be received not later than 18 July 2025, although Ministers may consider representations received after this date.

S36 Planning Application Documents

50MW Project Documents

Statkraft received planning consent from East Ayrshire Council for the Coylton Greener Grid Park in February 2024. The initial phase of the project a 50MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project commenced construction in July 2024. The consented application documents are shared below.