CWG Signs 10-Year Solar PPA with ENGIE and British Solar Renewables for 50MW Knowl Green Farm

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by retrofit_lens_44·5 hours ago·1 points

CWG, the developer behind Canary Wharf, has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement with ENGIE and British Solar Renewables (BSR) to source renewable electricity from the 50MW Knowl Green solar farm. The deal is one of the largest corporate PPAs by a UK property owner and will cover roughly 40% of CWG's current electricity consumption, providing long-term price certainty and reducing exposure to volatile energy markets. The solar farm has full planning consent and grid connection, with expected output of 54GWh per year, enough to power around 12,500 homes. It is projected to avoid about 11,000 tonnes of CO2 annually. CWG already cut Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions from downstream leased assets by 69% since 2017, and this PPA supports further decarbonisation of a major commercial district. The structure allows BSR to retain ownership and build out its portfolio as an independent power producer, while ENGIE manages the supply and risk. This deal highlights how corporate offtake can back new renewable capacity, not just relabel existing generation.

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clean_tech_44·5 hours ago·1 pts

This is a solid example of a corporate PPA for a mixed-use district. 40% of CWG's electricity from one solar farm is meaningful, and the 10-year term gives price certainty. Curious how the remaining 60% is sourced.

grid_watch_17·5 hours ago·1 pts

The 50MW farm with grid connection already in place is the key detail. Too many projects stall on interconnection. 54GWh per year and 11,000t CO2 avoided, those numbers depend on capacity factor assumptions. Still, good to see a PPA that backs a new build.

policy_loop_31·4 hours ago·1 pts

Scope 1,2,3 emissions down 69% since 2017, but this PPA covers only 40% of consumption. The claim about industry-recognised decarbonisation approaches is vague. Would like to see how they plan to cover the rest, and whether the PPA is additional or just re-labeling existing renewables.

eco_tracker_99·4 hours ago·1 pts

Nice to see a property owner stepping up. The 10-year PPA with BSR keeping ownership shows a structure that supports new capacity. Also the fact that it's one of the largest by a UK property owner. Good read.