ReneSola UK will supply its Virtus I and Virtus II solar modules for two ground-mounted, utility-scale power projects in the UK.
The company will supply 26.4MW of solar modules to a 10.8MW Low Carbon project in Bottom Plain, Dorset and a 15.6MW Cofely GDF Suez project in Bilsham Farm, Arundel.
The Bilsham solar farm represents the start of a long-term commitment from the area to supply green energy to the national grid.
The site is expected to meet the power demands of 3,600 homes and will reduce CO2 emissions by up to 1.65 million tons per year.
The solar farms will use both 250W and 255W modules, which were manufactured by ReneSola OEM facilities outside of China, to maximize efficiency.
ReneSola UK general manager Ian Glover, said, "ReneSola works tirelessly to improve all the cost efficiencies associated with solar power. We are delighted that our commitment to R&D and quality control in our OEM manufacturing has resulted in being the product of choice for these two major solar developers. It’s great to work with Low Carbon again and a real pleasure to bring on a new partnership with GDF Suez, while also doing our part to tackle the issues of climate change and UK energy security."
"We anticipate high demand for our modules over the next two quarters and have been working with our OEM partners to ensure stock will be available for all EPC contractors rushing to complete projects before anticipated changes in UK solar policy," Glover added.
Cofely GDF Suez project manager Dmitry Van Havere said, "Cofely Solar Technics is proud to be working with ReneSola in building this clean, environmentally friendly solar farm which will contribute towards the UK’s renewable energy targets and show how agriculture and power generation can work together to develop farm-friendly solar installations."
Low Carbon chief investment officer John Cole said, "Renewable energy technologies have demonstrated substantial performance improvements and efficiency gains and are now being deployed at significant scale. One of the key aspects of all our investments is ensuring high-quality solar technology is used to maintain our drive for reliable performance and ultimately stable returns for investors. We look forward to working with ReneSola on the Bottom Plain project."