Powering a Greener Future: Axpo Partners with British Solar Renewables for a Game-Changing Solar PPA
In an exciting leap towards sustainable energy, Axpo has inked a 10-year route-to-market power purchase agreement (PPA) with British Solar Renewables (BSR). This landmark deal ensures Axpo will buy all the energy generated by BSR’s 25MW solar farm in Whaddon, Wiltshire—paving the way for a cleaner, greener energy future.
Solar Meets Innovation: The Whaddon Project
The Whaddon solar farm isn’t just about harnessing the power of the sun; it’s paired with a 16MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) to maximize energy efficiency. This co-located setup allows for enhanced energy optimization, ensuring every ray of sunshine is put to good use.
BSR has partnered with Flexitricity to fine-tune the BESS through a tailored trading arrangement with Axpo. This innovative collaboration ensures seamless integration of solar energy with dynamic battery optimization, minimizing energy losses and unlocking the full value of the solar asset.
Leading the Way with Groundbreaking Partnerships
For Axpo, this partnership marks a significant milestone. Senior originator Rob Bullyment said:
“This agreement with BSR is an important step in the development of our UK business, supporting clients on their sustainability journey. It demonstrates once again Axpo’s willingness and ability to partner with third parties to provide innovative solutions to the energy needs of our clients.”
BSR’s CEO, Tim Humpage, echoed the sentiment:
“We are pleased to offer Axpo the opportunity to deliver clean energy solutions to their customers. Their commitment to a decarbonised future closely aligns with our own, and this initiative plays a crucial role in advancing the UK’s position as a clean energy leader, supporting the government’s ambitious target of reducing emissions by 81% by 2035.”
Adding to this, Flexitricity CEO Andy Lowe said:
“This collaboration is a prime example of how innovative partnerships can contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable energy system, and support the National Energy System Operator’s Clean Power 2030 ambitions.”
Driving the UK’s Clean Energy Goals
The Axpo-BSR-Flexitricity partnership highlights the immense potential of combining expertise to transform the energy landscape. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and a shared commitment to sustainability, this project brings the UK closer to achieving its clean energy targets.As the world faces growing energy challenges, initiatives like these showcase the power of collaboration in building a brighter, greener future. #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #NetZero #BatteryStorage #GreenFuture #EnergyInnovation