Sonnedix kicks off construction of 300MW solar projects in the UK

Sonnedix has kicked off construction of a 300MW portfolio of five solar projects in the UK.

The portfolio consists of five ground-mounted solar plants including Cowley Complex (County Durham), Gonerby Solar (Lincolnshire), Winkburn Solar Farm (Nottinghamshire), Gammaton Solar (North Devon) and Lawns Solar (Lancashire).

According to the company, the solar projects range from 120MW to 200MW across England. The projects are being built by Ameresco Sunel Energy. The portfolio was acquired by Sonnedix in 2022.

It has been informed that the “portfolio is 100% contracted under the UK government’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme.” The projects are planned to be concluded in early 2025.

As per the authorities, CfDs provide a guaranteed price for electricity via 15-year contracts with the Low Carbon Contracts Company, a local report mentioned.

Sonnedix chief executive Axel Thiemann was quoted in a statement, “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.”

He further stated, “Today’s news is a vital step in the continuing growth of Sonnedix’s UK capacity. This will be a significant contributor to clean electricity, helping the UK meet its decarbonisation and energy security goals.”

The latest development comes at a time when Sonnedix is boosting its renewables footprint in the UK and the region and aiming to be a key player.