High Netherfauld House Farm Battery Energy Storage System
Introduction
ESB (Scotland) Ltd are a company dedicated to sustainable energy production and storage. The company is headed by Langholm based local businessman and renewable energy pioneer Neil Ewart and his son James. Neil implemented and financed the first privately owned wind farm in Southern Scotland and advises on renewable energy issues to a diverse range of individuals and business’s nationally.
The proposal is for 260 battery energy storage units with associated infrastructure on a former storage site located alongside the M74 at High Netherfauld House Farm. The site is of low grade and is currently predominantly laid with hardcore and therefore there is no loss of agricultural or ecologically sensitive land.
The development as proposed provides additional essential energy infrastructure in support of UK renewable energy generation and carbon reduction policies and targets nationally. The development proposes to support the national drive towards renewable energy with the UK’s commitment to an 80% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (compared to 1990 levels) by 2050. The installation of a Battery Energy Storage System such as the one proposed for High Netherfauld House Farm, assists in mitigating the impact of frequency volatility caused by the renewable energy schemes which are essential to meeting national targets.
Proposal
Construction of Battery Energy Storage System with an overall capacity of 500MW, with associated access roads, ancillary works and landscaping on land at High Netherfauld House Farm, Tower Road, Douglas, Lanark
Additional information on the proposal can be obtained by emailing: info@aditusarchitectural.co.uk
Public Consultation Events
Public consultation events are being held at
St Bride’s Centre, Braehead Douglas ML11 0PT
- Thursday 25th June, 2026
- Thursday 16th July, 2026
Both events will be held between 12 noon and 3pm.
All are welcome to attend to discuss the proposed development with the client and project co-ordinators.
The public can comment on the proposals in person at either of these public consultation events or by email to info@aditusarchitectural.co.uk
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Do You Have a Query?
As part of our commitment to public engagement, ESB (Scotland) Ltd, welcome any questions or comments regarding this application. Please contact us via the web form below.
Comments made to the applicant in relation to this proposed development are not representations to the Scottish Ministers but will be considered by ESB (Scotland) Ltd prior to the full Planning submission for the scheme. On submission of the application for the development the public will have a further opportunity to make representations on the application directly to the Scottish Ministers.