RWE has initiated construction on four new solar farms in the UK, increasing its total number of projects in development to 11. The new photovoltaic installations—Copse Lodge, Fraddon, Laynes Wood, and Wick Farm—will collectively provide around 200 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity and are expected to become operational by 2026.
Alongside this, RWE has introduced a UK Solar Developers Charter, reinforcing its commitment to prioritizing social, economic, and environmental well-being in its development and construction processes. The charter formalizes RWE's dedication to local community engagement, ensuring that its solar projects deliver long-term benefits such as local job creation, biodiversity protection, and lasting economic value.
Katja Wunschel, CEO of RWE Renewables Europe & Australia, highlighted the importance of these milestones, stating, “Starting construction on these four new solar farms marks another major step in our renewable energy journey here in the UK. With 11 solar projects now in construction, RWE is making an important contribution to ensuring a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. Our new Developers Charter will help frame how our projects will not only deliver clean energy but also leave a positive, lasting legacy on local ecosystems and communities.”
During a visit to RWE's Cotmoor solar farm in Nottinghamshire, Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, commended the company's efforts. She praised the Developers Charter for formalizing RWE's commitment to good site management and meaningful community engagement, noting its significance for delivering clean, affordable, and reliable green energy projects.
The Cotmoor solar farm, which is more than 75% complete, is RWE's most advanced solar project in the UK and is set to become its first operational solar installation in the country. Once operational, it will generate enough clean energy to power 24,000 UK homes.
