The Langford Solar Farm includes a co-located 35 MW battery energy storage system, currently under construction and due for completion in the coming weeks. Over its projected 40-year lifetime, the solar farm is expected to avoid more than 25,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually – equivalent to the yearly output of over 15,500 cars.
Legacy infrastructure “biggest challenge to net zero”
RWE’s 35 MW Langford Solar Farm supplies clean, renewable energy and reflects the company’s commitment to supporting local communities and the environment. As part of RWE’s UK Solar Developers Charter, the project includes a £40,000 community benefit fund awarded to Cullompton Town Council to support rooftop solar PV and other sustainability initiatives.
Solar projects with 530 MW under construction
During construction, the project supported 70–80 jobs and is expected to generate over £110,000 in annual business rates. Designed with biodiversity at its core, Langford Solar Farm delivers more than 50% net gain in habitat and 10% in hedgerows, incorporating species-rich grasslands, wildlife nesting boxes and preserved corridors to enhance local ecosystems.
UK – East Yorkshire set for 400 MW solar boost
Langford is one of 11 solar projects currently under construction by RWE in England, totalling nearly 530 MW (AC) along with 105 MW (AC) of co-located battery storage. The expansion of solar power plays a key role in supporting the government’s 2030 Clean Power Mission, as reflected in the Solar Roadmap published earlier this week. The target of 45–47 GW of solar capacity by 2030 is outlined in the Clean Power Action Plan.
“Langford Solar Farm is just the beginning; with our broad company expertise, we are expanding our UK solar footprint, supporting the country’s clean power ambitions and delivering a lasting positive impact for our neighbouring communities,” said Katja Wünschel, CEO of RWE Renewables Europe & Australia. (hcn)
