There is a proposal from a company called Wind2 to create a combined wind/solar/battery energy park at Lairdmannoch, near Glengap. The location of the development is mainly to the north of Loch Mannoch, with access routes from the B727 at the east side of Gatehouse of Fleet and the A762 near Barstobrick as shown on the map below:
You can read more information from Wind2 on their web site at: https://lairdmannochenergypark.co.uk/. The project is planned to have up to 9 wind turbines which would measure 180m (590ft) in height, 20 MW capacity of solar photovoltaic panels and 20 MW of battery storage. The image below shows the proposed locations of the wind turbines and solar panels around the Loch Mannoch area:
You can view more detailed documentation about the proposal and make representations for or against the development at the Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit web site at: https://www.energyconsents.scot/ApplicationDetails.aspx?cr=ECU00004900.
Lairdmannoch Design and Access Statement
The current consultation period ends on Friday, 18th July 2025. The D&G Council case officer for the project is Robert Duncan. robert.duncan@dumgal.gov.uk, phone 01387 260834.
There have been objections to the project from some local community groups, led by the Glengap Community Group. They have prepared the following document that lists their objections:
Glengap Community Group Objections Document
Note: Borgue Community Council will not submit an opinion for or against this development until we have consulted with the Borgue Community.