The project, inland from Newquay, is scheduled for completion in the first hald of 2027. It comprises a 67.96MW solar installation with an expected annual generation of around 60GWh. The project follows a model established in the region, European Energy says, where co-located solar and battery storage enhance asset performance and grid integration.
Offtake for the solar has been secured, providing long-term revenue visibility and enhancing the asset鈥檚 bankability.
The project also includes a co-located battery energy storage system with a capacity of 95 MWh. The integration of storage enables optimisation of power delivery, supports participation in ancillary services markets, and enhances overall asset flexibility.
鈥淚ndian Queens reflects the type of asset increasingly sought after in the UK market: a solar project combined with battery storage backed with cPPA (corporate power purchase agreement) and CMC (capacity market contract) for the BESS. The structure provides both generation and flexibility, supporting stable revenues and aligning with evolving market requirements. Additionally, we get generation and storage on a single grid connection, making much more efficient use of the grid infrastructure. We continue to see strong interest in assets that are construction-ready or already under execution,鈥� says Mark Evans, vice president and head of UK and Ireland at European Energy.