UK-based independent power producer Enviromena has acquired a fully consented 30-megawatt (MW) solar project in Shropshire from Luxembourg’s RE Infrastructure, in a move that strengthens its UK renewables portfolio.
The Steeraway solar farm, managed during development by Zurich-headquartered Recap Global Investors, is expected to begin construction later this year and connect to the grid in 2026. Once operational, the site is projected to generate enough electricity to power more than 15,000 homes annually and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 8,000 tonnes per year, according to the company.
“This acquisition represents another significant milestone in our mission to deliver a large portfolio of ground mounted solar [in] the UK,” said Enviromena chief executive Chris Marsh. “By offering price certainty over the next 15 years, the CfD contract strongly aligns with Enviromena’s commitment to developing sustainable, long-term infrastructure investments.”
The project was recently awarded a government-backed Contract for Difference (CfD) under Allocation Round 6. The CfD scheme offers an inflation-linked revenue stream for 15 years, and Enviromena noted that the contract protects the project’s scheduled grid connection from possible delays linked to ongoing reforms.
Approved plans for the site include provisions for biodiversity enhancements, improved landscaping, and continued agricultural grazing to ensure compatibility with the local environment and wildlife.
Recap’s managing director Nils Hammon said: “We are proud to have brought this project to a ready-to-build stage and to pass it on to Enviromena as a trusted UK developer for completion. Once operational, the project will make a meaningful contribution to the UK’s decarbonisation goals.”
Hammon added that the development adhered to environmental regulations and incorporated measures to minimise landscape impact, aiming to ensure the site remains integrated with the surrounding countryside.
The deal reflects continued momentum in the UK’s solar sector as developers respond to policy incentives and long-term clean energy targets.
