Meallbrodden Energy Park

Proposed Wind, Solar and Battery Storage Development, located within Perth and Kinross, Scotland

 

 

Project Overview

  • Location: Within Perth and Kinross Council, approximately 3.5km north east of Crieff
  • Number of Turbines: up to 8 wind turbines
  • Wind Turbine Tip Height: up to 200 metres
  • Number of ha. Solar PVs: up to 35 ha.
  • Installed Capacity: Exceeding 100 MW (approx. 56MW wind/ 50MW solar/ 50MW ancillary battery)
  • Expected Production: the project would supply enough electricity to power the equivalent of approximately 74,100 UK homes and reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 104,890 tonnes annually*
  • Lifespan of Energy Park: up to 40 years.

*Based on the latest RenewableUK methodology, utilising the most recent statistics from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) (https://www.renewableuk.com/page/UKWEDExplained)​

Location & Project Design

The Site is located entirely within the administrative boundary of Perth and Kinross Council, and sits approximately 3.5km north east of Crieff and will comprise up to 8 wind turbines with blade tip heights of up to 200m, solar photovoltaic (PV) panels covering up to 35 hectares, and potential for a Battery Energy Storage System. Indicative turbine and PV locations are shown below.

Project Status

On Friday 4th April 2025, Eurowind Energy Limited submitted a Scoping Report to the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) for their proposed Meallbrodden Energy Park.

The Scoping stage seeks to engage the planning authority and other statutory and non-statutory stakeholders at an early stage in the planning process; ensuring that key issues, based on local understanding, are identified.

Receipt of Scoping Responses in due course will help to inform the design of the energy park, ahead of the submission of our planning application, likely in late 2025, or early 2026.

The Scoping Report is available to view via the link at the bottom of this page.

Benefits

Eurowind Energy Limited is fully committed to providing a community benefit fund of £5,000 per installed MW of wind per annum, index linked.

We are keen to engage with local initiatives and communities to ensure local needs are met, as well as supporting new and existing community projects. Should consent be awarded, we would seek to implement a number of measures to ensure that local people, communities, and businesses are able to benefit from the project.

Public Consultation Events

As part of their early engagement, EWE is encouraging local communities to get involved in the conversation around the proposals, and is hosting two drop-in public exhibition events in June 2025. This first round of consultation is designed to give local residents the opportunity to explore the proposals and speak directly with the project team. A second phase of consultation will take place later in 2025. Residents are invited to the two following drop-in events for the Meallbrodden Energy Park:

· Wednesday 18th June 2025 4pm – 8pm Fowlis Wester Village Hall, Fowlis Wester, Crieff, PH7 3NL 

· Thursday 19th June 2025 4pm – 8pm Strathearn Community Campus, Pittenzie Rd, Crieff PH7 3JN

On the exhibitions, Dr David McCaughie, Development Manager (UK), Eurowind Energy Ltd, said:

"We are developing our initial plans for the proposed Meallbrodden Energy Park, which we are looking forward to speaking to local residents about in the coming weeks."

“The proposed development is designed to deliver clean, renewable energy through the construction and operation of up to eight wind turbines, a solar array, and a potential Battery Energy Storage System."

“At the heart of this project is a strong commitment to supporting the local community. A substantial Community Benefit Fund —£5,000 per installed megawatt of wind power every year — would be created, offering a real opportunity to invest in projects and initiatives that matter most to the local community. Whether it’s improving community spaces, boosting skills and education, supporting local businesses, or driving environmental improvements, we want the fund to deliver lasting value where it’s needed most."

Exhibition Materials

Exhibition materials will be uploaded here after the consultation events, and available to view online from Monday 23rd June.

Contact & Further Information

The Project Team can be contacted directly by emailing: meallbroddenenergypark@eurowindenergy.com