Conrad Energy Lights Up 45-MW Solar Farm in England

Jun 12, 2024 02:43 PM ET
  • Conrad Energy powers up Larport solar farm in Herefordshire, generating 40 GWh annually on land unsuitable for farming. Partnered with Ethical Power for a sustainable future.

Conrad Energy has successfully energized the 45-MW Larport solar farm in Herefordshire, England, capable of generating around 40 GWh annually. The solar farm was constructed by Ethical Power on a flood plain, making use of land unsuitable for arable use. The project was completed under a 15-year power purchase agreement with French bank BNP Paribas SA, which will use the electricity to decarbonize its UK operations as a member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance.

The launch event for the solar farm took place at Larport Solar Farm in Herefordshire, showcasing the successful completion of the project. Conrad Energy worked with Ethical Power for the engineering, procurement, and construction of the solar farm, marking a significant step towards renewable energy generation in the UK.

How did Conrad Energy and Ethical Power collaborate on Larport solar farm construction?

  • Conrad Energy and Ethical Power collaborated on the Larport solar farm construction by working together on the engineering, procurement, and construction of the project.
  • The solar farm was built on a flood plain by Ethical Power, utilizing land that was unsuitable for arable use.
  • The project was completed under a 15-year power purchase agreement with BNP Paribas SA, which will use the electricity to decarbonize its UK operations.
  • The successful energization of the 45-MW Larport solar farm in Herefordshire, England, marks a significant step towards renewable energy generation in the UK.
  • The launch event for the solar farm took place at Larport Solar Farm in Herefordshire, celebrating the completion of the project and highlighting the collaboration between Conrad Energy and Ethical Power.



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