ElectroRoute Teams Up with Low Carbon for 140MW UK Solar Projects

In a game-changing move, Low Carbon is ushering in a new era for the UK’s renewable energy landscape. Four of its solar farms — each a critical piece of the sustainability puzzle — are set to provide a combined capacity of 140MW. ElectroRoute, the energy trading powerhouse, has stepped in with four balancing power purchase agreements (PPAs) designed to ensure this clean energy flows seamlessly into the national grid.

The portfolio includes some ambitious solar projects: Birch (40MW), Sandon Brook (49.9MW), Fern Brook (30MW), and Long Meadow (18MW). Together, these sites have the potential to generate enough renewable energy to power up to 50,000 homes every year.

With ElectroRoute's 24/7 market access and expert trading services, integrating these solar assets into the grid will be optimized, pushing the UK even closer to its renewable energy goals.

ElectroRoute head of client origination Brian Kennedy stated: “We are thrilled to partner with Low Carbon on these four solar projects, which will contribute significantly to the UK’s renewable energy capacity. These PPAs reflect ElectroRoute’s commitment to supporting the energy transition in Great Britain and providing bankable solutions to renewable energy developers.

“Our collaboration with Low Carbon is a testament to the trust placed in ElectroRoute’s expertise in energy trading and risk management. As we continue to expand our footprint in Great Britain, we look forward to enabling more renewable energy projects to achieve their full potential and contribute to a net-zero future.”

This development is a key contributor to the UK’s efforts to decarbonise its energy sector and meet ambitious climate goals.

Low Carbon head of power management Marco Verspuij stated: “To meet our decarbonisation targets in the 2030s, renewables must become the cornerstone of energy production in the UK. Innovation has an essential role to play, especially when it comes to unlocking the full potential of different clean energy technologies.

“Forging partnerships with industry leaders, like ElectroRoute, is critical [to help] ensure 24/7 market access and trading services for our assets, as we continue to make significant progress in decarbonising the UK grid.”