These utility scale solar PV plants, completed in just 15 weeks, were constructed in Cornwall, Hampshire, Devon and Wiltshire, regions which boast the highest solar radiation levels in the country.
“With these projects, Martifer Solar assumes, in a very expressive way, a commitment to the solar and renewables industry in the UK,” said João Cunha, Country Manager of Martifer Solar in the United Kingdom.
"Following a first stage in which we completed the projects’ development/licensing, we are very proud with the conclusion of another challenging period, for the construction and commissioning of the plants.\," Cunha continued. "Again, our Company distinguishes itself in 2013, where we have even more ambitious goals, which will place ourselves as one of the main companies in the sector."
Martifer Solar has entered into an agreement with the UK’s largest solar energy generator, Lightsource Renewable Energy, who has purchased all five projects, already commissioned.
The entire cluster of 28.1 MWp will be added to the Lightsource asset management portfolio in the UK whilst Martifer Solar will be retained under an operations and maintenance contract to ensure all five plants perform at optimal generation levels.
“It has been made very clear in recent times that solar is a key component in the UK’s drive towards its renewable energy targets," said Nick Boyle, CEO of Lightsource Renewable Energy. "We hope solar subsidies will continue at sensible levels to assist in making solar competitive with other energy sources and our goal of reaching grid parity within a predicted six years.
"This would also help to build a stable and profitable industry that would no longer need to rely on government incentives by 2017," Boyle added. "Renewable energy sources and schemes, such as this undertaken by Martifer Solar, need to become an integral part of our domestic power output if we are to achieve the Government’s target of 15% of the UK’s electricity being generated from renewable sources by 2020.”
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