Solar Power Generation Announcement

What is Cero generation & ENSO energy's new solar farm?

A 49.9MW solar farm, owned and operated by Cero Generation and Enso Energy, will be the first in the country to feed electricity directly into the transmission network. The renewable generator will be co-located with a 49.5MW / 99MWh battery energy storage system.

Does the new UK government want solar energy to grow?

Chris Hewett, chief executive of Solar Energy UK, told pv magazine he believes the new UK government “unambiguously” wants the industry to grow, a first for the trade association. “It’s central to their economic strategy,” said Hewett, “There is no path to their growth strategy that doesn’t go through the clean energy transition.”

How many MWh will a solar power plant produce a year?

It will generate over 73,000MWh annually – enough to power the equivalent of over 17,300 homes – and will displace 20,500 tons of CO2 each year compared to traditional energy production. This will provide a clean, secure and cheaper power source for consumers.

Can a photovoltaic solar array connect to the electricity transmission network?

The first photovoltaic (PV) solar array to connect directly to the electricity transmission network in the UK was energised this week as National Grid connected Enso Energy (Enso) and Cero Generation (Cero)’s new 50MW Larks Green solar farm to its Iron Acton substation near Bristol.

Will Solar Energy UK speed up investment in the power grid?

Plans to speed up investment in the power grid, accelerate planning decisions and extend a tax rebate have all been welcomed by Solar Energy UK.

How will a solar farm work?

The solar farm will be co-located with a 49.5MW / 99MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). By storing energy during peak power generation and exporting it back onto the grid when demand is high, the BESS will balance the intermittent energy production, maximise the site's efficiency and allow a greater output of clean energy.