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EDF Renewables has acquired two grid scale solar projects, adding 100MW to its growing UK portfolio.
It has acquired Burwell, a 49.9MW consented project in South East Cambridgeshire from AGR, and it has acquired Porth Wen, also a 49.9MW consented project, this time in North Anglesey, from developer Countryside Renewables. This second site also has consent for a battery storage unit.
Both are expected to be built by the end of 2022, with EDF highlighting that it will work closely with the local communities throughout the process as well as offering a £10,000 annual community benefit fund for each site.
Burwell will include more than a kilometre of new native species planted to enhance biodiversity, with hedgerows and a four metre wide reedbed along the perimeter.
EDF Renewables acquires two solar farms in England and Wales
The solar projects are predicted to collectively produce enough energy to power 19,000 homes
Two solar farms in England and Wales have been added to EDF Renewables‘ grid-scale solar portfolio.
The company has announced the acquisition of the 49.9MW solar project in South East Cambridgeshire from AGR and another 49.9MW in North Anglesey from developer Countryside Renewables.
The latter has also secured consent for a battery storage unit.
It is expected the solar farms will go live by the end of next year and combined are predicted to generate enough energy for 19,000 homes.
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