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Here are the top five solar energy construction projects that commenced in the UK in Q1 2024, according to GlobalData’s construction projects database.
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1. Cotmoor Lane Solar Farm 50 MW
The project involves the construction of the 50MW Cotmoor Lane Solar Farm on 107.81ha of land at Cotmoor Lane in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
Construction work started in Q1 2024 and is expected to be completed in Q4 2024.
2. Ashorne Solar Farm 49.9 MW
The project involves the construction of the 49.9MW Ashorne Solar Farm on 100ha of land at Chesterton Fields Farm, Fosse Way, Ashorne Hill, in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
Construction work commenced in Q1 2024 and is expected to finish in Q4 2024.
3. Doverdale Solar Farm 50 MW
The project involves the construction of the 50MW Doverdale Solar Farm on 63.41ha of land at Southall Lane in Doverdale, Worcester.
Construction work started in Q1 2024 and is forecast to complete in Q4 2024.
4. Dunfermline Solar Farm 30 MW and Battery Storage
The project involves the construction of a 30MW solar farm and 49.9MW/60MWh battery storage on 45ha of land in Dunfermline, Fife.
Construction work commenced in Q1 2024 and is expected to be completed in Q1 2026.
Pennon Group Plc acquired the project from Ampyr Developments Pte Ltd (AMPYR).
5. Claydon Solar Farm 45 MW and Battery Energy Storage System
The project involves the construction of the 45MW Claydon Solar Farm and 10MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on 106.74ha of land at Claydon Farm in Claydon, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.
Construction work started in Q1 2024 and is expected to be completed in Q4 2024.
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