Taiyo Power & Storage, a joint venture between Kajima Partnerships and Low Carbon Alliance, has sold its 42 MW greenfield solar photovoltaic project in Swansea, South Wales, at ready-to-build stage to Infinis Solar Developments for an undisclosed price.
Parc Solar Caenewydd, which is expected to produce 43.8 GWh of renewable energy per year, will be co-located with a 46MW battery energy storage system on 190 acres of land.
Planning consent was obtained in Q4 2024 and the scheme is expected to start producing energy by Q4 2026.
Chris Gill, director at Taiyo Power & Storage and managing director of Kajima Partnerships, said: “As our second UK project to achieve planning consent and subsequently sold to Infinis, this scheme in Gowerton represents yet another milestone in Kajima’s strategy to deliver renewable energy across the UK. As a social impact investor and developer, we are committed to developing additional solar energy assets to improve the nation’s renewable energy capacity, and supporting local communities in enhancing climate resilience and reducing energy costs.”
Simon Crowe, director at Taiyo Power & Storage and managing director of Low Carbon Alliance, added: “Solar power is vital to decarbonising the grid. Projects like Gowerton are central to building a sustainable future, providing affordable, secure, and independent energy while advancing the UK’s commitment to reaching net zero by 2050. We remain focused on delivering initiatives that empower communities and achieve our nation’s strategic energy goals.”
Andrew Leeding, director of development and construction at Infinis, said: “We are delighted to have secured the Gowerton project, further bolstering Infinis’ rapidly growing solar portfolio and furthering our commitment to continued investment in renewables. As a leading generator of low carbon energy, we look forward to constructing and operating the project and delivering another important project in moving the UK closer to its 2030 clean power target.”
