Four derelict Glasgow sites in Easterhouse and Milton to be rented to residents for energy scheme

Sarah Hilley

27 November 2024 at 11:56 am·1-min read

Residents are being invited to take over the sites to generate energy for the community potentially through solar panels. — -Credit: (Image: Getty Images)

Land owned by the council in Easterhouse and Milton is to be rented to residents for renewable energy schemes.

It is understood the four derelict sites could be suitable for ground mounted solar panels.

It is hoped any extra money made by selling power could be poured into the community and that the scheme could also ease fuel poverty.

A council paper said: "Supporting community led renewable energy projects will help the city to decarbonise energy provision, meet our net zero carbon 2030 target, and empower communities to take climate action from which they can directly benefit."

The vacant ground identified in Easterhouse includes a 11,060 square metre site at Dunphail Road and Abbeycraig Road and another 9045 square metre area bounded by Lochdochart Road and Dalswinton Street. Former St. Clares Primary School grounds at Commonhead Road with an area covering 19,700 square metres is the third site available in Easterhouse. Another former school grounds - St Ambrose's Primary - measuring 15,593 sq m has been chosen in Milton for the energy scheme.

Communities interested in running a renewable power scheme would be supported by Local Energy Scotland and Glasgow City Council.

There will be an official launch next year and those who want to take part would be able to lodge an expression of interest and complete an application if the plans get the go-ahead at a meeting on Thursday.

The council's contracts and property committee is to be asked to approve the negotiation of the off-market leases for the four sites as part of the Community Renewable Energy Framework (CREF).

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