Solar PV capacity accounted for 16.4% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded solar pv capacity of 1,496GW. This is expected to contribute 33.7% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 4,822GW. Of the total global Solar PV capacity, 1.16% is in the UK. Listed below are the five largest upcoming Solar PV power plants by capacity in the UK, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global Solar PV power segment. Buy the latest solar PV plant profiles here.
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1. Queequeg Renewables UK Solar PV Park
The Queequeg Renewables UK Solar PV Park is a 1,300MW Solar PV power project located in the UK. It is being developed by Queequeg Renewables. The project is currently in announced stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2027. The project is owned by Queequeg Renewables. Buy the profile here.
2. Great North Road Solar PV Project
Great North Road Solar PV Project is a 1,000MW Solar PV power project in England, the UK. The project is expected to come online by 2029. The project is currently in announced stage. Buy the profile here.
3. Botley West Solar Farm
The 840MW Botley West Solar Farm is located in England, the UK. It is owned by Photovolt Development Partners. The Solar PV project is currently in permitting stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2026. Photovolt Development Partners is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Springwell Solar Farm
The Springwell Solar Farm is a 800MW Solar PV power project. It is planned in England, the UK. The project is currently in announced stage. It will be developed by Luminous Energy; EDF Renewables. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2027. Luminous Energy; EDF Renewables is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. One Earth Solar Farm
The 740MW Solar PV project, One Earth Solar Farm is expected to get commissioned by 2030. It is being developed by PS Renewables; Orsted. The project is currently in announced stage. PS Renewables; Orsted is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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