Parliament Workbench
Data: Motions & questions to 19 Nov 2026

Written Question · S6W-43613 · Session 6

How many Section 36 onshore energy generation project applications are currently live and awaiting determination by the Energy Consents Uni…

Answered Asked by Maurice Golden Con Lodged 6 Feb 2026

The question

To ask the Scottish Government how many Section 36 onshore energy generation project applications are currently live and awaiting determination by the Energy Consents Unit, broken down by (a) technology type, including onshore wind, solar and battery energy storage systems, and (b) local authority area.

The answer

Answered by Ivan McKee on 17 Feb 2026 · 11 days after it was lodged, on time

Details of Section 36 applications in each local authority area currently live and awaiting determination by the Scottish Ministers are as follows:Local Planning AuthorityTechnology TypeTotal NumberAberdeenshireBattery Energy Storage System (BESS)1 Gas1Argyll and ButeWind Farm2Dumfires and GallowayWind Farm4EdinburghBattery Energy Storage System (BESS)1FifeBattery Energy Storage System (BESS)1 Hybrid (Solar and Battery)1Glasgow CityBattery Energy Storage System (BESS)1HighlandBattery Energy Storage System (BESS)2 Wind Farm6MidlothianWind Farm1MorayWind Farm1North LanarkshireBattery Energy Storage System (BESS)1Perth and KinrossBattery Energy Storage System (BESS)1 Hybrid (Solar and Battery)1 Wind Farm1Scottish BordersWind Farm1South AyrshireWind Farm1South LanarkshireBattery Energy Storage System (BESS)2 Hybrid (Solar and Battery)1 Hybrid (Wind, Solar and Battery)1

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S6W-43613 by reference.