Ridge Clean Energy (RCE) has received full consent to proceed with its 99-megawatt (MW) Ladyfield Renewable Energy Park in Scotland, following approvals from both local and national planning authorities, the company said on Tuesday.
The project, located in Argyll and Bute, includes a 58.5MW onshore wind farm and a 41.4MW battery energy storage system (BESS), both approved for a 40-year operational lifetime. The development is expected to contribute to grid stability and support Scotland’s renewable energy targets ahead of 2030.
In December 2024, Argyll and Bute Council’s planning committee decided not to object to the proposal, following a planning officer’s recommendation and notable local support. The final green light came last week from Scottish Ministers via the national Energy Consents Unit (ECU).
“We are thrilled that the Scottish Ministers have granted planning permission for our Ladyfield Renewable Energy Park,” said Marjorie Glasgow, co-founder and chief executive of RCE. “We have enjoyed working with Argyll and Bute Council and the Energy Consents Unit to get to this point.”
She added: “Above all, we have greatly appreciated building relationships within the Inveraray community, driving forward the Inveraray Pier Project, and finding new ways to make a meaningful difference locally.”
RCE said it has worked closely with local groups since the project’s inception, providing funding for a range of initiatives, including the restoration of Inveraray Pier, which reopened in April 2024 after raising over £244,000. The company also supported community projects such as ‘Warm Spaces’ initiatives, the Inveraray Senior Citizens’ Nicoll Hall improvements, and a breakfast club at Inveraray Primary School.
The Ladyfield project is part of RCE’s broader strategy to combine clean energy generation with long-term community investment in rural areas.
