SSE Energy Markets Signs Long Term Solar Agreements with Low Carbon for 52 MW of Solar Capacity

The route-to-market agreements cover the Feldon Vale and Long Meadow solar farms, located in North West Wales and South East England, both of which are wholly owned and operated by leading renewable energy company, Low Carbon.

The 52 MW of contracted capacity from both sites will produce an estimated annual output of 76 GWh, enough to power nearly 28 thousand homes across the UK. Government Contracts for Difference (CfD) have been secured by both farms and are expected to reach Commercial Operations Date (COD) in 2026.

Under the 15-year PPAs, SSE Energy Markets will deliver comprehensive route-to-market and optimization services, including managing the balancing risk and charges for Low Carbon at a fixed price. Additionally, SSE will be responsible for marketing the Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO) certificates generated by the solar farms for the fifteen-year contracts.

These latest agreements mark a significant milestone for SSE Energy Markets renewable portfolio, reinforcing its role as a key enabler in the UK’s clean energy transition which now holds route-to-market contracts for 2.8 GW of CfD-backed assets.

Gordon Bell, Managing Director of SSE Energy Markets, said: “Our partnership with Low Carbon demonstrates our ability to manage balancing risk and maximize the value of renewable energy projects through our market access services. This agreement expands our growing portfolio of third-party assets and strengthens our position as the preferred partner for generators in this sector."

Marco Verspuij, Head of Power Management at Low Carbon, added: “The Feldon Vale and Long Meadow solar farms are part of a large portfolio of high-quality solar assets Low Carbon are bringing online in the UK, and securing long-term offtake agreements is essential to ensuring these sites deliver reliable, optimized clean energy at scale.

“Partnering with SSE Energy Markets provides these projects with a clear and reliable route-to-market, helping to advance the UK’s clean power target and supports our ambition as a next-generation IPP.”