Plans for 100,000 panel solar farm in Ayrshire are announced by Government's energy consent unit

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Plans for a massive solar farm in the Ayrshire countryside, with as many as 100,000 panels, have been unveiled by the Scottish Government's energy consents unit.Renewable energy firm Locogen have earmarked agricultural land to the north of Loch Fergus, 5k south east of Ayr, where they hope to build the solar farm on a 58.2 hectare site.They have now formally submitted a request to Scottish Ministers for consent - under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 - to construct and operate the solar and battery storage project.South Ayrshire Council has been made aware of the proposals as they are the "relevant planning authority." They now have four months to launch an objection to the proposals, if they so wish.Locogen hope to win permission to change the use of the land to incorporate their solar farm, which would be roughly equivalent in size to 150 football pitches.

They say the solar farm will consist of up to 45MW of Solar and up to 40MW of battery storage.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.And they claim the project will generate 57 GWh of clean renewable electricity per year and comprise of around 100,000 solar panels, mounted 3.5m from the ground and supply power directly into the grid at the Ayr Sub station, at Dobbies Garden Centre.Logogen would take charge of the land for 40 years.And on reaching the end of its operational life, the solar farm could be