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Renewable energy projects in Aberdeenshire

251 solar, wind or battery projects of 150 kW or more are located in Aberdeenshire (REPD, July 2026 extract): 34 pending, 78 approved but not running, 69 operational and 39 refused. The council refused 64 of 200 decided applications (32%; UK 19%), with a median 41 weeks from submission to decision.

Data: REPD July 2026 extract · calculated 7 November 2026 · Methodology and sources

251projects in the council area
34awaiting a decision
78approved, not running
32%of decisions refused

How Aberdeenshire decides

ApplicationsAberdeenshireUK
Decided applications (solar, wind, battery)20010,236
Refused64 (32%)19%
Solar refused1 of 4012%
Onshore wind refused60 of 13245%
Battery storage refused3 of 2816%
Median time from submission to decision40.6 weeks17.0 weeks
Appeals lodged / allowed15 / 13—

Projects in Aberdeenshire

Projects of 1 MW and more (100)

ProjectTypeMWStatus (REPD)SubmittedDecisionRecord updated
Abbotshaugh Battery Storagebattery storagebattery storage500application submittedupdated Jun 2025May 2025—Jun 2025
Rothienorman, Middleton of Blackhillsbattery storagebattery storage500application submittedupdated Oct 2025Jul 2025—Oct 2025
Greystone, Blackhillsbattery storagebattery storage500application submittedupdated Oct 2025Jul 2025—Oct 2025
Flushing, Longsidebattery storagebattery storage400application submittedupdated Oct 2025Jul 2025—Oct 2025
Netherton, Langside Roadbattery storagebattery storage400application submittedupdated Oct 2025Aug 2025—Oct 2025
Kintore Battery Energy Storage Projectbattery storagebattery storage300approved, not builtupdated Jul 2025Feb 2021granted May 2025Jul 2025
Womblehill Farm, Kintorebattery storagebattery storage200application submittedupdated Oct 2025Jun 2025—Oct 2025
Salamander Offshore Wind Farm Battery Storage and Onshore Connectionbattery storagebattery storage180approved, not builtupdated Nov 2025Aug 2024granted Oct 2025Nov 2025
Hill of Fare Wind Farmwind farmwind farm150abandonedupdated Sep 2018——Sep 2018
Hill of Fare Wind Farm & Battery Storagewind farmwind farm106application submitted may be out of dateupdated Nov 2023Nov 2023—Nov 2023
Kinmuck Battery Energy Storagebattery storagebattery storage105approved, not builtupdated Jul 2025Sep 2023granted May 2025Jul 2025
Glendye Estatewind farmwind farm104approved, not builtupdated Feb 2026Oct 2018granted Oct 2023Feb 2026
Hill of Fare Wind Farm & Battery Storagebattery storagebattery storage100application submitted may be out of dateupdated Nov 2023Nov 2023—Nov 2023
Clashindarroch 2wind farmwind farm77approved, not builtupdated Jun 2023Dec 2019granted Aug 2023Jun 2023
Frodo Solar and Battery Energy Developmentsolar farmsolar farm60.1approved, not builtupdated Apr 2022Mar 2022granted May 2023Apr 2022
Mid Hill Iwind farmwind farm57.5operationalupdated Sep 2014Feb 2003granted Jun 2005Sep 2014
Electricity Sub Station, Strichenbattery storagebattery storage50approved, not built may be out of dateupdated Dec 2021Nov 2021granted Mar 2022Dec 2021
Frodo Solar and Battery Energy Developmentbattery storagebattery storage50approved, not builtupdated Apr 2022Mar 2022granted May 2023Apr 2022
Greenbank Caravan & Trailers, Hillhead Of Phingaskbattery storagebattery storage50approved, not built may be out of dateupdated Feb 2023Sep 2022granted Jan 2023Feb 2023
Fraserburgh Road - Kirkton Solar PV Farm & Energy Storage Facilitysolar farmsolar farm50approved, not builtupdated Mar 2023Feb 2021granted Dec 2022Mar 2023
Clashindarroch Wind Farm Extensionbattery storagebattery storage50approved, not builtupdated Jan 2026Jan 2023granted Dec 2025Jan 2026
Kintoresolar farmsolar farm50application submittedupdated Oct 2025Jul 2025—Oct 2025
Fordtown Energy Storagebattery storagebattery storage49.9approved, not built may be out of dateupdated May 2022Sep 2020granted Feb 2021May 2022
Rothienormanbattery storagebattery storage49.9approved, not built may be out of dateupdated Feb 2022Jun 2022granted Nov 2022Feb 2022
Law Of Doune Road, Macduffbattery storagebattery storage49.9approved, not builtupdated Dec 2023Feb 2023granted Dec 2023Dec 2023
South Leylodge Farmhouse, Kintorebattery storagebattery storage49.9approved, not builtupdated May 2024Sep 2022granted Apr 2023May 2024
Overhill Farm, Rothienormanbattery storagebattery storage49.9under constructionupdated Sep 2025Nov 2022granted Mar 2023Sep 2025
Meetlaw Farm, Fordounbattery storagebattery storage49.9approved, not builtupdated Oct 2023Jan 2023granted Sep 2023Oct 2023
Forest Avenue Cottage, Drumlithiebattery storagebattery storage49.9approved, not builtupdated Nov 2023May 2023granted Nov 2023Nov 2023
Old Schoolhouse, Barrasbattery storagebattery storage49.9application submittedupdated Jan 2025Jan 2025—Jan 2025
Kintore Substation, Leylodgebattery storagebattery storage49.9approved, not builtupdated Oct 2024Dec 2023granted Sep 2024Oct 2024
Bridgend Farm, Arbuthnottbattery storagebattery storage49.9approved, not builtupdated Oct 2025Feb 2025granted Sep 2025Oct 2025
Smiddyhill, Strichenbattery storagebattery storage49.9application submittedupdated Dec 2024Oct 2024—Dec 2024
Fairfieldbattery storagebattery storage49.9refusedupdated Apr 2026Jul 2025refused Feb 2026Apr 2026
Middleton Of Potterton Farmbattery storagebattery storage49.9approved, not builtupdated Jul 2025Jun 2024granted Jul 2025Jul 2025
Whitestones Birks Farm, Longmanhillbattery storagebattery storage49.9refusedupdated Dec 2025Jun 2025refused Nov 2025Dec 2025
Middleton Of Blackhills, Rothienormanbattery storagebattery storage49.9application submittedupdated Apr 2025Apr 2025—Apr 2025
Boothby Roadbattery storagebattery storage49.9application submittedupdated Dec 2025May 2025—Dec 2025
Broomhill BESSbattery storagebattery storage49approved, not built may be out of dateupdated Jun 2026Feb 2022granted Jul 2022Jun 2026
A981 Fraserburghbattery storagebattery storage45approved, not builtupdated Jul 2023Feb 2023granted Apr 2023Jul 2023
Fetteresso Wind Farm (Mid Hill 3)wind farmwind farm42approved, not builtupdated Oct 2022Jun 2019granted Sep 2022Oct 2022
Bilbo Solar Farm Energy Storagebattery storagebattery storage40under constructionupdated Feb 2025Jun 2019granted Oct 2019Feb 2025
Kintorebattery storagebattery storage40application submittedupdated Oct 2025Jul 2025—Oct 2025
Clashindarrochwind farmwind farm37operationalupdated Jun 2015Jun 2009granted Dec 2010Jun 2015
Bilbo Solar Farmsolar farmsolar farm36.6under constructionupdated Oct 2024Jun 2019granted Nov 2019Oct 2024
Craigneil Hillwind farmwind farm35approved, not builtupdated Aug 2025May 2018granted Sep 2022Aug 2025
Brownside Farm - Electricity Production Facility & Battery Storagesolar farmsolar farm35approved, not builtupdated Feb 2026Sep 2024granted Jun 2025Feb 2026
Stoneyhillwind farmwind farm30.6application withdrawnupdated Jun 2005Dec 2002—Jun 2005
West Bendingsbattery storagebattery storage30approved, not builtupdated Apr 2022Sep 2022granted Jun 2023Apr 2022
Mormond Hill Windfarmwind farmwind farm27.6refused on appealupdated Aug 2015Nov 2011refused Nov 2014Aug 2015
Glens of Foudlandwind farmwind farm26operationalupdated Feb 2016Jan 2001granted Oct 2001Feb 2016
Easter Tulloch Wind Farm (Tullo Extension)wind farmwind farm25operationalupdated Sep 2014Aug 2011granted Sep 2012Sep 2014
Fraserburgh Developmentbattery storagebattery storage25permission expiredupdated Jan 2020Mar 2018granted May 2018Jan 2020
Strichen Northbattery storagebattery storage25abandonedupdated Aug 2021Mar 2018—Aug 2021
Denheadsolar farmsolar farm25approved, not builtupdated Apr 2026Nov 2023granted Apr 2024Apr 2026
Hill of Snowy Slackwind farmwind farm22application withdrawnupdated May 2006Jan 2005—May 2006
Kincraig Solar Farm and battery storage systemsolar farmsolar farm21under constructionupdated Jun 2025Apr 2022granted Oct 2022Jun 2025
Hill of Bracowind farmwind farm20application withdrawnupdated Sep 2013Feb 2013—Sep 2013
Fraserburgh Road - Kirkton Solar PV Farm & Energy Storage Facilitybattery storagebattery storage20approved, not builtupdated Mar 2023Feb 2021granted Dec 2022Mar 2023
Kildrummy Windfarmwind farmwind farm18.4operationalupdated Jun 2014Dec 2006granted Aug 2009Jun 2014
Mid Hill - Phase IIwind farmwind farm18.4operationalupdated Feb 2016Feb 2003granted Jun 2005Feb 2016
Tibberchindy Wind Farmwind farmwind farm18refusedupdated Mar 2014Oct 2012refused Feb 2014Mar 2014
Stony Hillwind farmwind farm18application withdrawnupdated Jul 2015Jul 2013—Jul 2015
Tullo Farmwind farmwind farm17.5operationalupdated Oct 2010Oct 2003granted Jun 2004Oct 2010
Boyndie Airfieldwind farmwind farm16.7operationalupdated Jun 2016Jun 2003granted Jul 2004Jun 2016
Pressendyewind farmwind farm16.1refused on appealupdated Dec 2010Feb 2008refused Jul 2016Dec 2010
Hill of Garvock Wind Energy Projectwind farmwind farm15application withdrawnupdated Oct 2005Jun 2003—Oct 2005
Hill of Garvock Wind Energy Project (2)wind farmwind farm15refusedupdated May 2006Apr 2004refused Oct 2004May 2006
Brownside Farm - Electricity Production Facility & Battery Storagebattery storagebattery storage14.9approved, not builtupdated Feb 2026Sep 2024granted Jun 2025Feb 2026
Hill of Stoneyfieldwind farmwind farm14.4application submittedupdated Jun 2025May 2025—Jun 2025
Hillhead Of Gask, Longhavensolar farmsolar farm14.2under constructionupdated Feb 2026Jan 2022granted Apr 2022Feb 2026
Glens of Foudland Wind Farm (Extension)wind farmwind farm14application withdrawnupdated Mar 2015Aug 2015—Mar 2015
Cullerlie Solar Farmsolar farmsolar farm13approved, not builtupdated Nov 2021Feb 2021granted Nov 2021Nov 2021
Gordonstown Hill Wind Farmwind farmwind farm12.5operationalupdated Jun 2013Dec 2008granted Jul 2009Jun 2013
Dummuiewind farmwind farm12.3operationalupdated Jun 2015Aug 2003granted Feb 2004Jun 2015
Methlick Farmers Wind Energy Projectwind farmwind farm12operationalupdated Aug 2012Oct 2006granted Jul 2007Aug 2012
Hill of Fishriewind farmwind farm11.3refusedupdated Jan 2014Jul 2011refused Nov 2013Jan 2014
Cloffrickford Farmwind farmwind farm10application withdrawnupdated Jul 2009——Jul 2009
Meikle Carewewind farmwind farm10operationalupdated Jun 2014Nov 2006granted May 2010Jun 2014
Cairnborrowwind farmwind farm10operationalupdated Apr 2018Oct 2013granted Aug 2014Apr 2018
Tullo Wind Farm South (Ext.)wind farmwind farm10operationalupdated Nov 2014Nov 2011granted Sep 2012Nov 2014
Strichen Southbattery storagebattery storage10abandonedupdated Jan 2020Mar 2018—Jan 2020
Whitestones, Cuminestown Solar Farmsolar farmsolar farm9.9approved, not builtupdated Feb 2026Apr 2025granted Jul 2025Feb 2026
Hill of Tillymorgan (Kirkton Farm) Wind turbineswind farmwind farm9.6operationalupdated Apr 2017Mar 2011granted Apr 2013Apr 2017
Cloffrickfordwind farmwind farm9.2application withdrawnupdated Jun 2010Feb 2010—Jun 2010
Mains of Cairnbrogiewind farmwind farm9.2refused on appealupdated Jun 2010Dec 2008refused Jun 2017Jun 2010
Land at Overside and Greenwellheads Farmswind farmwind farm9.2operationalupdated Dec 2013Mar 2011granted Sep 2011Dec 2013
Coast Viners Animal Nutrition, Drumlithie Solar Array & Battery Storagesolar farmsolar farm9.2approved, not builtupdated Feb 2023Aug 2022granted Feb 2023Feb 2023
St John Hillwind farmwind farm7.7operationalupdated Aug 2013Jul 2008granted Dec 2009Aug 2013
St. Johns Hillwind farmwind farm7.7operationalupdated Mar 2014Dec 2004granted Nov 2007Mar 2014
Tullo Wind Farm North Extension (Shiels Wind Farm)wind farmwind farm7.5operationalupdated Mar 2014Jul 2011granted Feb 2012Mar 2014
Brownieleys - 3 Wind Turbineswind farmwind farm7.5operationalupdated Feb 2017Apr 2012granted Oct 2013Feb 2017
Greenside Extensionwind farmwind farm7approved, not builtupdated May 2025Mar 2024granted Mar 2025May 2025
Shielburn Farmwind farmwind farm6.9operationalupdated May 2013Dec 2009granted Oct 2012May 2013
Boy's Hill Wind Clusterwind farmwind farm6.9refusedupdated Feb 2014Jan 2013refused Oct 2013Feb 2014
Hill of Fiddeswind farmwind farm6.9operationalupdated May 2012Sep 2007granted Apr 2008May 2012
Hill of Skilmafilly Cloffrickford (Denmore) Wind Farmwind farmwind farm6.9operationalupdated May 2015Mar 2011granted Jan 2013May 2015
Lodge Hillwind farmwind farm6.9refusedupdated Jul 2014Jun 2012refused Jun 2014Jul 2014
Brucklaywaird Wind Farmwind farmwind farm6.9refusedupdated May 2015Feb 2014refused Apr 2015May 2015
Deuchrieswind farmwind farm6.9operationalupdated Oct 2018Nov 2012granted Apr 2014Oct 2018
Smaller schemes under 1 MW, mostly rooftop solar (40)
ProjectTypeMWStatus (REPD)SubmittedDecisionRecord updated
Donald Russell, Carnie Roadrooftop solarrooftop solar0.8approved, not builtupdated Feb 2024Dec 2023granted Jan 2024Feb 2024
Upper Dagie, Torphinswind turbinewind turbine0.8approved, not builtupdated Oct 2024May 2024granted Oct 2024Oct 2024
St Johns Wells, Fyviewind turbinewind turbine0.8application submitted may be out of dateupdated Aug 2024Jul 2024—Aug 2024
Mcrae Seafoods, Watermill Roadsolar farmsolar farm0.8approved, not builtupdated Dec 2023Oct 2023granted Dec 2023Dec 2023
Edzell Airbase Wind Turbinewind turbinewind turbine0.7application submitted may be out of dateupdated Apr 2023Mar 2023—Apr 2023
Upper Culphin, Cornhillwind turbinewind turbine0.7application submittedMay 2026——
Upper Mains Farmwind turbinewind turbine0.5application submitted may be out of dateupdated Nov 2023Nov 2023—Nov 2023
One Subsea, Badentoy Avenuerooftop solarrooftop solar0.4approved, not built may be out of dateupdated Jan 2023Nov 2022granted Dec 2022Jan 2023
Ellismosssolar farmsolar farm0.4approved, not builtupdated Jul 2024May 2024granted Jul 2024Jul 2024
Badentoy Drive, Portlethenrooftop solarrooftop solar0.4approved, not built may be out of dateupdated Jan 2022Jan 2022granted Mar 2022Jan 2022
Jacobshall, Gamriewind turbinewind turbine0.3approved, not builtupdated Sep 2024Oct 2023granted Sep 2024Sep 2024
Ferniebrae Barraswind turbinewind turbine0.3approved, not builtupdated Feb 2026Dec 2024granted Dec 2025Feb 2026
Lunar Freezing & Cold Storage, Sandhaven Roadrooftop solarrooftop solar0.3approved, not built may be out of dateupdated Sep 2022Aug 2022granted Sep 2022Sep 2022
Laeso Fish, Damhead Circlerooftop solarrooftop solar0.3approved, not built may be out of dateupdated Apr 2023Feb 2023granted Apr 2023Apr 2023
Mcrae Seafoodssolar farmsolar farm0.3approved, not builtupdated Oct 2024Aug 2024granted Oct 2024Oct 2024
Archer House, Main Road, Blackburnrooftop solarrooftop solar0.3approved, not built may be out of dateupdated Jul 2022Jul 2022granted Aug 2022Jul 2022
Logierieve Farm, Udnysolar farmsolar farm0.2application submittedupdated Oct 2025Sep 2025—Oct 2025
Little Elrick, Maudwind turbinewind turbine0.2approved, not builtupdated May 2025Nov 2024granted Apr 2025May 2025
Lan At Hilton, Park Farmwind turbinewind turbine0.2application submittedupdated Dec 2025Dec 2025—Dec 2025
Wagglehill, Cuminestownwind turbinewind turbine0.2refusedupdated Jul 2024Apr 2024refused Jun 2024Jul 2024
HydroGlen Project - Glensaugh Farmsolar farmsolar farm0.2application submitted may be out of dateupdated Mar 2024Feb 2024—Mar 2024
Henderson Roadrooftop solarrooftop solar0.2approved, not built may be out of dateupdated Feb 2022Jan 2022granted Mar 2022Feb 2022
Blackiemuirsolar farmsolar farm0.2approved, not built may be out of dateupdated Nov 2022Sep 2022granted Nov 2022Nov 2022
Forest Farm Dairy, Glasgoforestrooftop solarrooftop solar0.2approved, not built may be out of dateupdated Dec 2022Nov 2022granted Dec 2022Dec 2022
G & J Jack, Harbour Roadrooftop solarrooftop solar0.2approved, not builtupdated Sep 2023May 2023granted Aug 2023Sep 2023
Oeg offshore, Tofthills Wayrooftop solarrooftop solar0.2approved, not built may be out of dateupdated Jun 2023Apr 2023granted Jun 2023Jun 2023
Hallmoss Workshop, Inverallochyrooftop solarrooftop solar0.2approved, not built may be out of dateupdated Jan 2022Oct 2021granted Dec 2021Jan 2022
Enterprise Driverooftop solarrooftop solar0.2approved, not built may be out of dateupdated May 2022May 2022granted Jul 2022May 2022
Castleton Farm Shopsolar farmsolar farm0.2application submittedMay 2026——
Mains Of Haulkertonrooftop solarrooftop solar0.1approved, not built may be out of dateupdated May 2022May 2022granted Jun 2022May 2022
Balmacassie Brae, Balmacassie Commercial Park Wind Power Towerwind farmwind farm0.1application withdrawnupdated Jan 2026Aug 2024—Jan 2026
St Fergus Renewable Energy Parkbattery storagebattery storage—under constructionupdated Feb 2023Dec 2019granted Jul 2021Feb 2023
Hillhead Of Gask, Longhaven -Battery Storagebattery storagebattery storage—under constructionupdated Feb 2026Jan 2022granted Apr 2022Feb 2026
Kincraig Solar Farm and battery storage systembattery storagebattery storage—under constructionupdated Jun 2025Apr 2022granted Oct 2022Jun 2025
Coast Viners Animal Nutrition, Drumlithie Solar Array & Battery Storagebattery storagebattery storage—approved, not builtupdated Feb 2023Aug 2022granted Feb 2023Feb 2023
Netherton, Fisherfordwind turbinewind turbine—application submitted may be out of dateupdated Mar 2023Mar 2023—Mar 2023
HydroGlen Project - Glensaugh Farmbattery storagebattery storage—application submitted may be out of dateupdated Mar 2024Feb 2024—Mar 2024
Logierieve Farm, Udnywind farmwind farm—application submittedupdated Nov 2024Oct 2024—Nov 2024
Middleton Of Rorasolar farmsolar farm—approved, not builtupdated Aug 2025Mar 2025granted Jul 2025Aug 2025
Brigstanes Farm, Catterlinewind farmwind farm—application submittedMay 2026——

111 more projects not listed (furthest or smallest).

Postcode districts in Aberdeenshire

DistrictProjects within 10 kmPendingApprovedOperational
AB3021446
AB314300
AB32213152
AB337021
AB341000
AB351001
AB360000
AB3915263
AB4124635
AB42253135
AB43262134
AB4416129
AB45232411
AB5116473
AB5215312
AB5316216
AB5410123

32% of applications still shown as pending in REPD were submitted more than two years ago, and only 37% of pending records were updated in the last 12 months, so some of them may already have been decided. Projects belong to Aberdeenshire by location (nearest postcode to the REPD grid reference); decisions are counted by the planning authority named in REPD.