Düsseldorf-based Uniper will begin construction in early 2026 on a 45 MW solar farm just north of Dundee, marking its entry into the Scottish solar market and reflecting the UK’s growing commitment to large-scale renewables. Developed with Solar2 and now solely owned by Uniper, the Berryhill Solar Farm will feature around 152,000 panels.
Grid connection and local integration
Approved by Angus Council in 2022 and updated in 2024, the project will connect to the grid via a 9 km medium-voltage cable to the Charleston substation, supporting wider efforts to integrate renewables into regional infrastructure.
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The announcement comes amid a surge in UK solar investment, driven by supportive policy, grid upgrades and strong investor appetite for utility-scale projects. Across the country, deployment of solar and energy storage is gathering pace as developers target both new sites and repowering opportunities. The UK’s 2035 grid decarbonisation target is also intensifying the search for shovel-ready projects and accelerating investment decisions.
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Evolving strategy and new investments
Uniper, one of Europe’s largest operators of flexible power generation assets and gas storage facilities, has traditionally focused on gas and conventional power but is now expanding its renewables and storage business, including investments in hydrogen and low-carbon technologies. “Our first solar project in Scotland is a milestone, but also a starting point for further investment in the UK’s energy transition,” said Holger Kreetz, Chief Operating Officer at Uniper.
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Once operational, Berryhill will include a community benefit fund in partnership with local councils, reflecting the sector-wide shift toward local engagement in major renewables projects. (TF)
