Lynher Energy Signs Corporate PPA for Solar Energy in the UK

Lynher Energy has signed a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with a UK-based FTSE100 company. The deal, structured as a sleeved physical PPA, will provide reliable solar power to the off-taker over the next 15 years.

Under this agreement, Lynher Energy will commit 100% of the output from the new 27 MW Twitch Hill Solar Park. Construction has already begun on Twitch Hill, which is expected to come online in September 2024. This 36-hectare site, located in Shropshire on unutilized grade 3b land, includes habitat creation and rewilding efforts, as well as provisions for sheep grazing. Once operational, Twitch Hill will save 8,150 tonnes of CO2 emissions from power generation annually.

The CPPA marks a significant milestone in Lynher Energy’s long-term commitment to streamlining the development and delivery of green energy. Chris Sparrow, Director of Lynher Energy, commented, “This CPPA represents another step in realizing our ambition in the renewable energy field. The agreement provides a solid foundation for Lynher Energy to continue growing our capacity in the near future. Working with a creditworthy FTSE100 company reaffirms our ability to make meaningful contributions to the fight against climate change while providing value for our stakeholders. The agreement also is designed to provide a high level of certainty of cashflows on this investment for years to come.”

Solar energy experts Ethical Power have been awarded the contract for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), as well as operation and maintenance (O&M) for the Twitch Hill Solar Park. Lynher was advised by Osborne Clarke, while the off-taker was advised by Amber and EY.