EDF Strengthens UK Green Portfolio with Gate Burton Energy Park Takeover

EDF Power Solutions has acquired the Gate Burton Energy Park solar and battery storage project from Low Carbon. Located in Lincolnshire, the site has a maximum capacity of 500MW and will generate enough clean electricity to power approximately 160,000 homes. Its integrated battery storage will also provide critical flexibility to the UK grid.

Recognised as a nationally significant infrastructure project, Gate Burton strengthens EDF Power Solutions UK’s portfolio of hybrid renewable assets that combine solar energy with storage. It also marks a key step toward the acquisition of two additional large-scale solar projects: Springwell, also in Lincolnshire, and Rosefield in southeast England.

Matthew Boulton, Director of Solar, Storage and Connection for EDF power solutions UK, said: “This is an excellent example of how we are increasing our solar and storage capacities to meet the future energy needs of the United Kingdom. The project will also create jobs, support local communities and provide low-carbon and competitive energy. We are delighted to integrate Gate Burton into our growing portfolio and look forward to talking to members of the local community before starting the construction phase. ”

Roy Bedlow, founder and CEO of Low Carbon, said: “We are very happy to finalise this agreement with EDF power solutions. Gate Burton was one of the first solar DCO projects to be approved by Ed Miliband shortly after last year’s general election and will help put the UK on track for the Clean Power 2030 goal. We started developing Gate Burton in 2021 and I am proud of the immense work done on this project that strengthens Low Carbon’s balance sheet in the delivery of high-quality renewable assets. As Low Carbon continues to grow as an independent energy producer, this agreement will play an important role in supporting the construction of the rest of our renewable asset portfolio. ”