Ethical Power has begun work on the 45MW Larport solar farm in Herefordshire, developed and owned by Conrad Energy.
Larport is the first solar farm project Conrad Energy has developed.
Ethical Power, as an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor, completed the final due diligence on the development, including design optimisation and engineering review.
Larport solar farm is due to be commissioned in 2024.
Conrad Energy has secured an offtake agreement for the green power generated on site through a power purchase agreement (PPA) with BNP Paribas, as announced last month.
“Our partnership with Conrad Energy has spanned multiple areas over the years but the project in Herefordshire is our first solar PV build for them,” said managing director of Ethical Power Neil Buck.
“We are very excited about delivering this exceptional project,” he added.
Project manager for the site George Hall added: “Conrad Energy is very pleased to be working with Ethical Power on this project, and it builds on the long-term relationship between the two companies. We are very excited to see work start on this flagship project.”
The project area of 120 acres will cover the solar park and an extensive part of land dedicated to biodiversity enhancement, featuring natural grassland and wildflower meadows.
Ethical Power’s operations and maintenance team will monitor the site once operational, ensuring the plant’s optimal efficiency and maximising the value of investment for Conrad Energy.