BayWa is to provide operations and maintenance at 13 UK solar farms with a combined capacity of over 61MW for Octopus Investments.
The contract covers all electrical and non-electrical tasks for plant management, as well as performance optimisation of the projects.
BayWa already provides technical and commercial asset management at four of Octopus’ UK wind farms totalling 148.5MW.
Octopus head of energy investments Matt Setchell said: “As one of the largest providers of technical and commercial services in solar and wind farms in the UK, BayWa is aligned with our own growth strategy and perfectly placed as a strategic partner for us.
“Its reputation for top rate operations and maintenance services speaks for itself and we’re confident that our solar farms are in very safe hands.
“BayWa is now actively involved in around 20% of our renewable energy portfolio, and we look forward to further developing our fruitful working relationship in the coming year.”
BayWa Operation Services managing director Ian Draisey said: “Adding these solar farms to our portfolio comes at an exciting time in our expansion across the UK.
“We have developed a great working relationship with Octopus over the last years while looking after the technical and commercial asset management of some of its wind farms, and to be entrusted with the O&M on so many of its solar farms is indicative of the strength of our partnership.
“We always strive to provide a complete and unrivalled service in terms of quality and professionalism. This contract provides a platform to further develop and strengthen our UK interests.”