SSE acquires its first solar project to deliver 30MW of clean energy

The solar project is part of SSE’s £12.5 billion 'Net Zero Acceleration Programme' to boost sustainable growth, lead the energy transition and maximise value for all stakeholders.

SSE has purchased the project development rights for its first solar project in England, from Stark Energy, showing its commitment to deploying renewable energy technologies.

The 30MW solar farm will be located at Littleton Pastures in Worcestershire. The 77-acre site will be capable of powering 9,400 homes once complete in late 2023.

SSE Group is investing around £7 million a day on critical low-carbon infrastructure to facilitate the transition to net zero.

SSE’s distributed energy team is developing opportunities of over 1GW in solar and battery storage technology and recently announced its first 50MW battery storage project in Wiltshire.

Richard Cave-Bigley, SSE Sector Director for Distributed Generation and Storage, said: “Today is a significant milestone for SSE with the acquisition of our first solar project and shows our serious ambitions in this market.”

“We see solar as a key complementary technology to SSE’s existing portfolio of low carbon infrastructure such as wind and hydro and one that can power us towards net zero.”

“Last year we announced our first battery storage project, and we are fully focused on developing over 1GW of solar and battery technology. We look forward to being able to announce further solar and battery projects during 2022."

Anthony Brindle, Managing Director of Stark Energy, said: “SSE has a strong track record of constructing and operating renewable energy projects in the United Kingdom and we are delighted to be working with them on our Littleton project. We look forward to supporting SSE through the construction process and seeing the project through to its connection.”