Qair Renewables UK, operating through Green Switch Capital, has secured consent for the Rogerhill solar and battery energy storage project in South Lanarkshire.
The company said Scottish Ministers granted consent through the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit on 30 July 2026.
Qair added that the 98MW solar development is understood to be the largest solar farm to receive planning consent in Scotland to date.
The project will also incorporate a 100MW battery energy storage system to store electricity and release it when it is most valuable to the grid.
Rogerhill will be located on approximately 136 hectares of non-prime agricultural land at Rogerhill Farm, near Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill.
Once operational, the project is expected to generate enough renewable electricity to meet the equivalent annual needs of approximately 28,675 homes and avoid over 40,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year.
“Securing consent for Rogerhill is a significant milestone for Qair and for the continued development of solar energy in Scotland,” said Qair UK head of Scottish development Pete McLaren.
“As the largest solar project to receive planning approval in the country to date, Rogerhill demonstrates the increasingly important role that solar and battery storage can play in creating a more flexible, secure and low-carbon energy system.
“We recognise the scale of the development and the strength of local interest around the project.”
Technical and environmental matters assessed during the consenting process included landscape and visual impact, ecology and biodiversity, archaeology and cultural heritage, flood risk and drainage, transport, noise, BESS safety, and glint and glare.
Qair will continue to engage with local residents, community representatives and other stakeholders as Rogerhill moves into its next stage of development.
Further detailed plans, including measures relating to construction traffic and site management, will be developed and agreed ahead of construction.
The company said it is committed to prioritising local contractors where possible and providing a community benefits and enhancements package.
Qair worked with specialist advisers including SLR Consulting and Natural Power throughout the development and consenting process.
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