Low Carbon energises 133 MW of new solar capacity in the UK

Low Carbon has energised four large-scale solar projects since June marking a significant step forward in their aim to help drive the UK's clean energy transition.

Global renewable energy company, Low Carbon, has announced the successful energisation of four large-scale solar projects in the UK, with a combined capacity of 133 megawatts (MW).

Low Carbon’s Layer Solar Farm in Essex is the latest project to energise, which boasts 49.9 MW of installed solar capacity and a newly constructed 132kV substation to help connect the clean electricity generated from site to the grid.

The other assets energised by Low Carbon include Crouch Solar Farm (23 MW), Maldon Wycke Solar Farm (25 MW) and Links Solar Farm (35 MW), which will collectively play an important role supporting the government’s decarbonisation targets.

Together, it is estimated the four projects will power the equivalent of more than 38,000 homes with clean energy, whilst avoiding approximately 40,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year.

This latest milestone helps sustain Low Carbon’s recent momentum in the sector following the government’s decision in July to grant development consent for its 500 MW Gate Burton Energy Park project in Lincolnshire, and most recently securing 180 MW of solar capacity in the Contracts for Difference AR6 auction.

Roy Bedlow, Chief Executive and Founder of Low Carbon, commented:

"Our dedicated team has made excellent progress in recent months energising our pipeline of projects, which are now delivering significant renewable energy capacity to the grid.

“Meanwhile, the UK just became the first G7 country to stop using coal power, and with more of our projects expected to come online in the coming months, we are looking to play a key role in helping the government deliver its 2030 Clean Power Mission.”

In the last year, Low Carbon’s managed operational assets have made a key contribution in the fight against climate change producing more than 120 GWh of renewable energy globally.

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