Utility-Scale Solar
PV is fast becoming one of the most competitive technologies for electricity generation. We continue to install high power output and solar technology globally. The retraction of government support led to a resurgence of PV in a subsidy-free regime, where cost, efficiency, guarantees and scale are of key importance, we are proud to say that in 2021 we had just delivered the largest subsidy free scheme in the UK to date.
The desire and need for renewable energy is more pertinent now than ever. It is essential to have a partner that can support you with your sustainable targets, whilst ensuring the alternative source of energy compliments the everyday operations of your organisation.
We are at the forefront of solar PV growth, and can guarantee you security of supply. Our global resources and local in-house expertise allow us to service our client’s needs efficiently and effectively, building high performing solar PV assets.
Our Solutions
We design and deliver turnkey utility scale solar PV farms of the highest quality, which consistently outperform competition.
We use tier-1 equipment exclusively, and provide best-in-class maintenance to the assets we build; guaranteeing long term project performance.
Our projects are backed by project specific guarantees, which can be tailored to reflect the commercial arrangements and risk allocation of each project. We are well placed to offer long term performance.
Development Consent Order (DCO) Solar Expertise
Equans supports utility-scale solar developments of all sizes including projects classed as Nationally Significant Infrastructure (NSIP) under the UK’s Planning Act 2008. With experience navigating the Development Consent Order (DCO) process, we help clients deliver solar farms above 50MWAC (England) or 350MWAC (Wales) by providing end-to-end support from initial consultation through to examination and consent.
Our in-house expertise spans feasibility, stakeholder engagement, and planning strategy, giving clients the confidence to pursue nationally significant infrastructure projects with a trusted partner by their side.
Planning a solar farm over 50MW?
Equans has the experience and expertise to guide you through the DCO process – from land assessment to examination. Speak to our national infrastructure team today.
Our Commitments
- Delivering high performing projectsWe commit to delivering high performing utility scale solar PV projects, within time execution and cost-quality balance, now focusing on the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) and navigating the DCO process to meet the ever changing demands of the market.
- Providing fully wrapped solutionsWe provide the governance, reliability and guarantees of fully wrapped solutions that facilitate project bankability.
- High performance in quality, health & safety and the environmentWe achieve excellence in our performance with regards to quality, health & safety and environmental social governance (ESG), in line with our accredited certifications.
- Project specific and long-term guaranteesOur PV system offering is accompanied by project specific and tailored long term performance guarantees that go above the market standard.