Little Drum Solar Farm
Welcome to the project website for Grupotec’s proposal to develop a solar farm south-east of Kirkcudbright.
We have submitted a planning application to Dumfries & Galloway Council and the application was validated in early January 2025, with reference number 24/2616/FUL. We would like to take this opportunity to thank local residents and community representatives for their input and feedback on the proposal to date.
An opportunity to view the application documents and make a formal representation can be made to Dumfries & Galloway Council via the Council’s Planning Portal, using reference 24/2616/FUL - please visit the ‘Documents’ page for a number of the planning application documents.
The proposal, if consented and constructed, will be able to supply the equivalent electricity needs of over 11,000 homes.
Consultation
We held two consultation events on 5th September 2024 and 8th October 2024 at The Johnston, Kirkcudbright. Please visit the ‘Consultation’ Tab for more information.
We are committed to using the local supply chain and, should the project be consented, we plan to organise ‘Meet the Developer’ events to allow local construction and maintenance companies to find out about opportunities to help deliver the development.
Redline boundary of proposed Little Drum Solar Farm location
Site location Map
Project Partners
Grupotec and REG Power Developments (REG) are working together to roll out green energy projects across the UK, incorporating solar farms and battery storage. Both companies have an established and successful track record in renewables development both in the UK and abroad.
Founded in 1997, Grupotec is a global renewable energy developer operating in 16 countries and has built over 60 solar farms across the UK. Since 2005, REG has developed nearly 1,000MW of wind, solar and bioenergy projects in the UK with around 40 projects built and in operation today.
If approved, the Little Drum Solar Farm would be built and operated by Grupotec.