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Scottish Water has submitted a planning application to install 791 solar panels at its depot on the Moycroft industrial estate in Elgin.
The publicly owned utility company is seeking permission from Moray Council to install the panels on a patch of grassland about a quarter of the size of a football pitch.
If approved, the ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) array would provide a sustainable source of electricity for the depot’s essential water and wastewater services.
The proposed development is part of the company’s national initiative to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 and protect itself from volatile energy prices.
To minimize their visual impact the photovoltaic (PV) panels will be positioned close to the ground.
In supporting documentation to the planning application, a Scottish Water spokesperson stated: “By maximizing the use of clean energy at these sites, we are protecting the environment, delivering cost savings and supporting the resilience of our essential water services.”
If the Scottish Water proposal receives the green light, construction could begin later this year.
View the application on Moray Council’s website.
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