Solar capacity
Up to approximately 50 megawatt (MW)
Wind capacity
Approximately 5 turbines with a generating capacity of up to 50MW
Battery energy capacity
Up to approximately 100MW and associated infrastructure
Project Status
Scoping Report Submitted
Operational Period
Up to 40 years
About the Project
Voltalia UK Ltd (‘Voltalia’) is proposing to develop Whiteminwhill Energy Park, located 0.9km south of Barrhill in South Ayrshire, Scotland.
Voltalia have submitted a Scoping Report to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consent Unit (ECU) in June 2025 to request a Scoping Opinion. The Report aims to present an initial overview of potential environmental receptors within the Site and vicinity of the Proposed Development, and to determine the likelihood of any significant effects on receptors caused by the Proposed Development. This allows the ECU and consultees to provide an informed opinion of the Proposed Development, as well as to provide advice and suggestions for the methodology of assessments included in, and the structure of, an EIA Report.
Site Location
The site covers approximately 440 hectares and is located approximately 0.9km south of Barrhill in South Ayrshire, Scotland.
Overview of the Planning Process
Section 36 Consent
Proposals to construct, extend or operate an onshore electricity generating station with a capacity of over 50MW requires the consent of Scottish Ministers under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989.
As the project is proposed to generate over 50MW, it will be subject to a Section 36 consent application submission to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU). Whether to grant consent or not for the project will be determined by Scottish Ministers.
Environmental Impact Assessment
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) seeks to identify and assess the potential environmental impacts of a project. As the project falls under Schedule 2 of the Electricity Works (EIA) (Scotland) Regulations 2017, an EIA is required to be submitted as part of the application submission.
As part of the project, we will be submitting an EIA Scoping Report to help define what needs to be assessed as part of the EIA and how we intend to approach the assessment. This report is then submitted to the Scottish Ministers via the ECU who will then generate an EIA Scoping Opinion, setting out their views on our proposed scope and approach. These previous steps will then inform our EIA Report, which we will prepare and submit as part of the Section 36 consent application.
Project Timeline
An indicative project timeline detailing the key activities which will take place will be shared below.
We will be posting further updates here as the project progresses. If you’d like to receive regular updates, please contact us via whiteminwhill@voltalia.com.
Document Library
Key project documentation will be available to download here as the project progresses.
Public Consultation
Voltalia is committed to engaging early with the local community and it is important to us that those with an interest in the project have the opportunity to view and comment on the plans as they take shape.
You can help shape our proposals by telling us what matters to you and your community. Your feedback on the project is very important to us and will help inform the final design of the project.
Further information regarding any upcoming consultation events will be shared here. Please keep checking this website for any additional information or events coming up.
Community Benefits
As a renewable energy developer and provider, we want each of our projects to not only help improve the global environment by reducing carbon emissions but also help to improve the local environment.
We are committed to providing environmental, social and economic benefits to the communities who host our projects and encourage communities to engage with us on their priorities and aspirations. We are proposing to establish a Community Benefit Fund for the project and are keen to work with the local community to shape the fund and focus on local priorities.
We would love to hear from local residents, groups and businesses on how the project could benefit you. If you would like to share your ideas, please contact whiteminwhill@voltalia.com.
Community Benefit Fund
Working with local suppliers
Enhancing habitat for species
Educational visits to local schools and the project
Contact us
If you have any questions or would like to know more about Voltalia or this project, please contact us via whiteminwhill@voltalia.com.
Please also get in contact via whiteminwhill@voltalia.com if you are getting in touch regarding:
- Media and press enquiries
- If you are a local supplier and interested in getting involved in the project
- If you are a local group with ideas or opportunities for community benefit
As a mission-driven company*, Voltalia is fully committed to its purpose to improve the global environment whilst fostering local development. All of our sites will contribute towards addressing national and local electricity needs by generating an affordable and renewable source of clean energy.
* Voltalia became a Mission-driven Company in May 2021. The company has registered in its by-laws a purpose and environmental and social objectives. Find out more on the Voltalia website.
