Project Information

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the proposed Woodheads Energy Park, our solar PV and battery energy storage project in Scotland.

Woodheads Energy Park

100 MW Green Energy Generating Capacity, delivering electricity to power 35,000 Scottish homes

100 MW battery energy storage capacity

Approximately 48,000 tonnes of CO2 offset per year

Contribution to meeting Scottish Government target to deploy 4-6GW of solar by 2030

Contribution to meeting Scotland’s Net Zero by 2045 target

Habitats and biodiversity enhancement

Before submitting an application for consent, the project team for Woodheads Energy Park would like to hear from you and your community.

To tell you where we are at with the project, we have prepared some informative boards on the different aspects of the proposal.

Feel free to get in contact with us with any questions or queries through any of the available channels. Find the contact details at the end of this page and the Feedback section.

Welcome

Welcome to Woodheads Energy Park Community Exhibition

Thank you for your interest on the first round of our community consultation for Woodheads Energy Park.  MORE >

Who is ABO Energy?

Who is ABO Energy?

ABO Energy is a renowned, worldwide project developer in the renewables industry with nearly 30 years of experience. MORE >

Why Renewable Energy?

Why Renewable Energy?

Decarbonising our electricity supply is central to tackling climate change. Scotland has a set target to reach net zero emissions of greenhouse gases by 2045. MORE >

Why co-location?

Why Co-location?

The Woodheads Energy Park proposal is for a co-located solar farm and a 100MW battery energy storage system (BESS).

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What are we proposing

What are we proposing?

The proposed Woodheads Energy Park is located approximately 2km southwest of Lauder, in the Scottish Borders. MORE >

Environmental Considerations

Environmental Considerations

LUC has been commissioned as the independent environmental consultant for this project, to carry out studies to identify the environmental considerations that should inform the design of the energy park. MORE >

The proposal

The Proposal

How the Solar Proposal Could Look | How the BESS and Substation Compound Could Look  MORE >

Our proposed timeline

Proposed timeline

In the coming months, we will continue undertaking the required surveys and environmental assessments. MORE >

The planning process | Economic impact & other benefits

Economic Impact & Other Benefits

We are excited to see Woodheads Energy Park bring a wide array of economic benefits to the region, including driving key policy objectives and creating local supply chain opportunities. MORE >

Opportunity for feedback

Have your say: Opportunity for Feedback

Thank you for taking the time to view the Woodheads Energy Park proposal and learn about its development at this early stage.  MORE >

Contact

Contact the project team using the details below

Tel. 0131 573 0306
woodheads@aboenergy.com

Woodheads Energy Limited, Suite 3/12 Falkirk Business Hub, 45 Vicar Street, Falkirk, FK1 1LL