Voltalia Opens 50-MW Solar Park for London's Square Mile

Jun 19, 2023 02:07 PM ET
  • Voltalia celebrates inauguration of 49.9-MW South Farm Solar Park in Dorset, England, supplying power to City of London business district with annual output estimated to cover consumption of 35,000 people and over 50% of the Corporation's electricity needs.
Voltalia Opens 50-MW Solar Park for London's Square Mile

French energy company Voltalia has completed its 49.9 MW South Farm Solar Park in Dorset, South West England. The solar park is providing electricity to the City of London business district through a 15-year power purchase agreement. The park's output is estimated to cover the consumption of 35,000 people and will enable the City of London Corporation to save over GBP 3 million in energy costs. Voltalia is currently working on 23 projects totaling 193 MW in the UK.

What Is Voltalia's 50-MW Solar Park for London's Square Mile?

  • Voltalia SA’s South Farm Solar Park is located in Dorset, South West England.
  • The 49.9 MW PV plant is providing electricity for the City of London business district, also known as the Square Mile.
  • The solar farm's annual output is estimated to cover the consumption of 35,000 people.
  • The 15-year PPA with the City of London Corporation will enable savings of GBP 3 million.
  • Voltalia is currently working on 23 projects totalling 193 MW in the UK.
  • The solar farm is Voltalia’s largest PV plant in the UK.

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