Q Energy has finalized the sale of a 33MW solar farm near Darlington in north east England to AlphaReal, marking a significant step in the region's renewable energy landscape.
Known as Whinfield Solar, the project is currently under construction and will feature nearly 60,000 ground-mounted PV modules. Once operational, it is expected to generate clean electricity equivalent to meeting the average power needs of over 8,700 UK households, reducing carbon emissions by approximately 8,000 tonnes annually, according to Q Energy.
“This is another pivotal piece in Britain's energy transition,” commented Martin Kantel, Q Energy's Head of Investment for Central Europe. “We take pride in contributing high-quality projects to advance sustainable energy solutions.”
Kantel added, “We foresee robust demand for renewable energy projects across Europe, driven by Q Energy's innovative construction approaches. Currently, we are developing a pipeline of over 15GW of green energy projects, which we aim to connect to the grid in the coming months and years.”
AlphaReal, as the new owner, expressed satisfaction with the acquisition. “We are pleased to have acquired this greenfield solar asset currently under construction,” stated Raza Ali, Investment Director for Renewable Infrastructure at AlphaReal. “This investment aligns with our strategy to enhance the UK renewable energy sector through greenfield assets.”
AlphaReal focuses on diversified investments, particularly in onshore wind and ground-mount solar assets, established renewable technologies contributing significantly to the renewable energy landscape.
