Low Carbon

Time is of the essence in the race against climate change and Low Carbon is making a lasting impact by scaling our work to create more renewables and get our projects operational as quickly as possible. We stand committed to assist the UK reach its goal for a “zero-carbon electricity system by the end of this decade.” Low Carbon will contribute foremost with the recently approved Gate Burton Energy Park (View the project: https://lnkd.in/e9DMTUEg) – a 500MW solar farm that will provide energy for the equivalent of 160,000 homes. On the subject, Low Carbon’s Ed Birkett contributed to Bloomberg’s analysis of How the UK Can Get a Zero Carbon Power Grid. “Time is short,” said Ed Birkett, New Projects Director at Low Carbon. “These assets take quite a long time to build and there are long lead times on ordering new equipment at the moment.” Read the Bloomberg article: https://lnkd.in/evnb-DgF This UK target is an investment for the long-term benefit of people and the planet. We can work together to build a completely renewable energy system that will be a profound legacy for the generations that follow us. Low Carbon is on a mission. Together, we will power tomorrow. #LowCarbon #Poweringtomorrow #Renewables #Grid #Climatechange

Congratulations to Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team for winning the Season 4 Impact League! Low Carbon is the Global and Purpose Partner of Emirates GBR in SailGP. This win celebrates our mission of powering tomorrow. We are part of the team using sport to inspire, educate and empower the next generation to be climate champions and drive change for climate action. We work the team, the 1851 Trust, and Protect our Future to inspire positive change. Sir Ben Ainslie , Emirates GBR CEO said: “Winning the Impact League is testament to the team’s unwavering commitment to sustainability, innovation, and using the power of sport to inspire and educate the next generation.” Roy Bedlow, Chief Executive of Low Carbon said: “Low Carbon works with the team every step of the way to adjust and fine-tune the approach taken to minimise their impact on the planet. “By far our greatest success is partnering so that the Emirates GBR team’s energy consumption at race events is 100% renewable. This Impact League victory comes from taking bold moves, along with the team’s daily commitment to sustainability. Together, we are showcasing what is possible when elite sport teams and business work together on climate solutions.” Emirates GBR Strategist Hannah Mills OBE said the win was “a real team effort”. We are proud to be part of the team! Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-b-3dA5 Low Carbon is on a mission. Together, we will power tomorrow. #Sustainability #Impact #SailGP #Solar #Renewables #PoweringTomorrow

Low Carbon welcomes the approval of Gate Burton Energy Park. This decision by the Secretary of State for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero reaffirms Low Carbon’s position as the market leader for UK solar. Gate Burton Energy Park has a capacity of 500MW, and once built, we estimate that it will provide enough renewable energy to power approximately 160,000 homes with clean, secure electricity and play a key role supporting the government's mission of delivering a net zero grid by 2030. “Timely decision-making is fundamental to the success of clean energy infrastructure and after months of political indecision on key projects this provides a clear signal to investors and the supply chain that the government is serious about giving priority to energy projects in the planning system,” said Mike Rutgers, Managing Director of UK Development at Low Carbon. To fight climate change, create a Net Zero UK, and build energy resilience, the UK needs large-scale renewable energy projects such as Gate Burton Energy Park. The technology is here and renewables are the best way to become self-reliant as a nation and is a vital part of our path to a future free of fossil fuels. Low Carbon is making a defining contribution to the historic effort to move the world to 100% renewable energy. We can work together to build a completely renewable energy system that will be a profound legacy for the generations that follow us. Low Carbon is on a mission. Together, we will power tomorrow. #Renewables #PoweringTomorrow #Solar #LowCarbon

The Energy Transition is one of the greatest economic opportunities since the Industrial Revolution. Low Carbon is playing its part by maximising the creation of new renewable energy and right now there is a crucial shift underway towards global sustainable investments. This month Annabel Wiscarson, CEO of Low Carbon Investment Management, and Neil Brown, Head of Capital Formation, contributed to IPE Real Assets to discuss opportunities in renewable investment. As christopher walker writes, “Energy transition is the fastest-growing part of the infrastructure asset class, fuelled by demand from governments, companies and investors.” We can work together to build a completely renewable energy system in the fight against climate change, delivering more renewable capacity and generating competitive risk-adjusted returns for the providers of capital. This defining purpose drives us to deliver for our communities, investors, and the environment. Low Carbon is on a mission. Together, we will power tomorrow. #Investment #RenewableEnergy #PoweringTomorrow

Low Carbon creates large-scale renewable energy to fight climate change. We’re building a company that will protect the planet for future generations.   Our Chief Executive, Roy Bedlow, was a guest on the Aztec Group Green Infrastructure podcast series to discuss the role of private market investment in renewable energy.   In conversation with Ed Bellew, Roy speaks about the capital flowing into the energy transition, technology advancements at Low Carbon, and the blend of technology with sustainability to create financial returns.   Listen to the clip on the private market opportunities. So much more in the third episode of Aztec’s Green Infrastructure series – listen here: https://lnkd.in/dnbpRxhg   Established in 2001, the Aztec Group is an award-winning independent provider of fund and corporate services, employing more than 2,000 people across the UK, U.S., Luxembourg, Ireland and the Channel Islands. The Group specialises in alternative investments, administering more than €600 billion in assets, 450 funds and 4,500 entities for a range of clients, spanning the major asset classes including private equity, venture capital, private credit, real estate and infrastructure.   We will bring you more from their podcast series, exploring the opportunities across the depth and breadth of sustainable investments.   We can work together to build a completely renewable energy system that will be a profound legacy for the generations that follow us. Low Carbon is on a mission. Together, we will power tomorrow. #investment #renewables #renewableenergy #poweringtomorrow

Low Carbon is proud to announce new lesson plans that brings renewable energy into the classroom. We have been working alongside 1851 Trust and Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team to create hands-on lessons focused on renewable energy.   View and download the Protect our Future resource pack: https://lnkd.in/ezSTPxkB These resources are aligned with the Key Stage 2 and 3 National Curriculum, covering essential topics such as climate change, natural resource usage, and the environmental impact of human actions. Download the packs and you’ll have everything required to deliver impactful lessons: PowerPoint slide deck with embedded notes Printable activity sheets (SailGP Event map, Renewable energy info posters, Event Location Cards, Renewable energy choices worksheet) Engaging video links   The acceleration of climate change is the greatest challenge facing humanity. Low Carbon was established with one goal in mind: to make the biggest contribution we can in the fight against climate change.   We are working hard to contribute to a completely renewable energy system that will power the generations that follow us.   We also want future generations to be empowered.   These lessons give students knowledge to help make the future sustainable.   Low Carbon is on a mission.   Together, we will power tomorrow. #Poweringtomorrow #Renewables #Teaching

The Earthshot Prize is at London Climate Week, bringing together the 2023 finalists and winners to explain how their work to fixing our planet’s greatest challenges and encourage investors and donors to help speed solutions to scale. Low Carbon is an Official Nominator for the prize and actively supports the search for the solutions to climate change. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e7FjsaWq You can register to watch The Earthshot Prize Stories of Impact Showcase live at London Climate Action Week.   Host: Mike Bloomberg, will showcase incredible stories of impact and collaboration When: Thursday 27th June, 12:30 BST Where: https://lnkd.in/eNq6VpGN   #EarthshotPrize #LCAW2024 #Poweringtomorrow

Low Carbon is pleased to announce that we have fully commissioned Fox Covert Solar Farm. The 23MW UK project in Buckinghamshire, UK has entered full operations by issuing the Provisional Acceptance Certificate (PAC).   This announcement follows the news that Low Carbon’s Ter Apel Solar Farm became our first Dutch site to reach this landmark moment.   Fox Covert Solar Farm has the capacity to generate enough renewable energy to power more than 10,000 homes and is expected to avoid approximately 10,000 tonnes of CO2e emissions annually. View more on Fox Covert here: https://lnkd.in/eZcZMqnR   To help deliver Fox Covert, Low Carbon have partnered with leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor, EQUANS, with whom we are working closely together on a large portfolio of UK solar projects.   Low Carbon’s Managing Director of Portfolio Management, Steven Hughes said: “We are thrilled to have reached this major milestone for our first UK solar project since becoming an IPP. The project will play an important role helping decarbonise the local grid network, while delivering a series of biodiversity enhancements that will boost nature around the site. The successful delivery of Fox Covert has been achieved by working in lockstep with our partners, Equans, who are playing a vital role in helping us get as much renewable energy on the system as possible to fight climate change.”   Gregory Allouis, Energy Solutions Director at Equans UK & Ireland said: “On behalf of Equans UK & Ireland, I am pleased to announce that we achieved PAC at Fox Covert Solar Farm for our loyal customer Low Carbon. This important milestone in the life of a solar project was achieved in May 2024 and is testament to our excellent collaborative approach. Low Carbon have an ambitious strategy for the deployment of new solar assets in the UK; it is with the full commitment of our Equans Solar & Storage team that we will carry on delivering these critical assets for the UK economy and its communities, on the path towards Net Zero!”   Fox Covert Solar Farm is the first in a 5 GW pipeline of solar and battery projects that Low Carbon is currently developing in the UK. View our projects here: https://lnkd.in/ejURXeCe   Low Carbon is on a mission. Together, we will power tomorrow. #Renewables #Solar #Energy #PoweringTomorrow

Low Carbon has had a busy time at Intersolar. Our Supply Chain Team value working with mission driven organisations that support our work to maximise the creation of new renewable energy. Justin Thesiger, Edward Reeve, Iris Chan MCIPS, and Duo Yan led our team at Intersolar and send their thanks to Trinasolar, GreenPowerMonitor, a DNV company, SMA Solar Technology AG, GOLDBECK SOLAR Group, LONGi Solar, and all other companies we spent time with at Intersolar. It was great to meet old and new friends. Low Carbon works with partners to build a completely renewable energy system that will be a profound legacy for the generations that follow us. Low Carbon is on a mission. Together, we can power tomorrow. #Renewables #Intersolar #PoweringTomorrow

The Low Carbon team at Intersolar Europe has been meeting new and existing partners who share our in commitment to fight climate change. Low Carbon enjoys long-term partnerships with companies such as EQUANS. Justin Thesiger, our Managing Director of Global Supply Chain, joined Gregory Allouis and Xavier Perdereau to highlight how our decade-long partnership with Equans enhances our status as an IPP and supports their EPC business. “Following Low Carbon’s growth and ambition we have been able to work alongside Equans to scale a recipe that works. Our relationship started in 2014 and it has evolved to match with our needs in wider global markets while we grow our portfolio of assets,” according to Justin Thesiger. It is through long-term partnerships, Low Carbon is scaling our ambition to maximise the creation of new renewable energy. Low Carbon is on a mission. Together, we can power tomorrow. #Renewables #Intersolar #PoweringTomorrow