Cero Generation and partner Enso Energy have secured £200 million in financing for a portfolio of three co-located solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the UK, with a combined capacity of 360 megawatts (MW), the companies said on Tuesday.
The financing, structured as a Green Loan, was provided by a consortium including ING, NordLB, Rabobank, and Santander. It includes an accordion facility to support future expansion of the portfolio.
With financial close now complete, construction will begin on the first project—Bramley, a 115MW solar and storage site. Two additional near-term projects with a combined capacity of 245MW are also included in the portfolio. All three were initially developed by Enso Energy.
“This milestone reflects our continued commitment to UK solar and our ambition to deliver projects that meet the highest environmental standards, including EU Taxonomy alignment,” said Cero Generation chief executive Marta Martinez Queimadelos. “Together, we are accelerating the transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy system.”
The Green Loan certification confirms that the projects meet environmental and social criteria and contribute to climate change mitigation, according to the companies.
For the Bramley site, EDF will provide battery optimisation and route-to-market services for the solar component. LONGi will supply the solar modules, and Sungrow will deliver the battery storage systems. Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) will be handled by Metlen, with Omexom managing grid connection works.
Enso Energy managing director Bill Rees said the portfolio meets the UK’s growing need for flexible, low-carbon infrastructure. “It’s exciting for us at Enso Energy to see these sites that we developed reach this important milestone,” he said. “It shows what’s possible when you combine deep development expertise with a shared commitment to sustainability, community benefit and technical ambition.”
Cero said approximately 80 jobs will be created during construction, and a £50,000 community fund will be launched to deliver local benefits.
