Sonnedix has started construction of a 300MW portfolio of five solar projects in the UK.
The portfolio, acquired by Sonnedix in December 2022, will be completed in early 2025.
The portfolio is 100% contracted under the UK government’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, allocation rounds AR4 and AR5.
CfDs provide a guaranteed price for electricity via 15-year contracts with the Low Carbon Contracts Company.
The portfolio comprises five ground-mounted solar plants across England, including Cowley Complex (County Durham), Gonerby Solar (Lincolnshire), Winkburn Solar Farm (Nottinghamshire), Gammaton Solar (North Devon) and Lawns Solar (Lancashire).
They range in size from 120MW to 20MW and are being built by Ameresco Sunel Energy.
Sonnedix is scaling its UK renewables footprint and in the region of 270 jobs will be created during the construction phase.
Sonnedix chief executive Axel Thiemann said: “Over half of total capacity awarded in this year’s CfD round was to solar projects, demonstrating the crucial role solar has to play in the UK’s transition to renewable energies.
“We are proud to be a part of this transition.
“Today’s news is a vital step in the continuing growth of Sonnedix’s UK capacity.
“This will be a significant contributor of clean electricity, helping the UK meet its decarbonisation and energy security goals.
“We’re excited to be moving ahead with construction and progressing our position as a key player here.”