Low Carbon

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

Low Carbon is the proud winner of the REA Renewable Energy Association Award for Financial Leadership. The award is recognition for our Arch Facility – creating funding solutions to support new renewable energy generation at scale. This award is testament to our innovative funding solutions that allow us to build renewable energy to fight climate change. Though our Arch Facility, Low Carbon secured £310m of finance from four leading international banks to support a 1GW of pipeline of solar projects in the UK and the Netherlands. The funding builds on the funding raised in 2022, and the combined £540m finance facility became one of the largest private construction-based facilities in Europe. Arch finances renewable projects that will create enough renewable energy to power up to 350,000 homes and avoid the equivalent 300,000 tonnes of CO2e. Low Carbon is on a mission. Together, we will power tomorrow. #Renewables #Investment #PoweringTomorrow

Low Carbon is ready for Intersolar Europe. We will be onsite with some of our team; Justin Thesiger, Edward Reeve, Murad Can, Iris Chan MCIPS and Duo Yan. Intersolar Europe is the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry, and is an opportunity for those in the solar business to connect and learn more about the industry, from manufacturing through to project planning. Low Carbon has solar projects in development across multiple markets and we work directly with partners around the globe. View our projects here: https://lnkd.in/ejURXeCe We look forward to meeting new and current partners. Low Carbon is on a mission, Together, we can power tomorrow. #IntersolarEurope #Renewables #Solar #Poweringtomorrow

Low Carbon and Rezolv Energy have selected Vestas as the EPC partner for the first phase of Vifor Wind Farm in Buzău County, Romania. This first phase will install an impressive 192MW – with construction expected to be completed in 18 months. The initial installation will involve 30 Vestas V162 EnVentus turbines, each with a capacity of 6.4MW, standing tall at 166m with a rotor diameter of 162m. Read the full news: https://lnkd.in/emyXpUwT Vifor Wind Farm has a planned expansion to bring the completed wind farm to 461MW. Once completed it will be one of Europe’s largest onshore wind farms, generating clean energy for more than 270,000 homes and avoiding the equivalent CO2 emissions of more than 540,000 tonnes annually. This project is a major step forward in supporting Romania's climate targets and energy transition. The Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority recently gave the green light for construction, so we can anticipate Vifor Wind Farm to be operational before the end of 2025. Martin Langham FIET, Managing Director at Low Carbon, said: “We are delighted to reach this major milestone in the development of the Vifor wind project, which is a result of the tireless efforts of the Low Carbon team and our Rezolv partners over several years. The EPC agreement with the leading wind turbine manufacturer, Vestas, will be one of the largest contracts of its kind in Europe reinforcing our track record for delivering large-scale clean energy infrastructure.” Nils de Baar, President of Vestas Northern and Central Europe, said: “Vestas is pleased to deliver this order as a turnkey project, and our thanks go to our partners for the great collaboration and their trust in our industry leading technology.” In addition to environmental benefits, Vifor Wind Farm will bring local jobs, economic growth, and community initiatives to Buzău County. The power generated will be sold directly to companies through long-term PPAs. Low Carbon is on a mission. Together, we will power tomorrow. #WindFarm #PoweringTomorrow #Renewables

Low Carbon is pleased announce a milestone in the construction of VIFOR Wind Farm in Romania.   Alongside Rezolv Energy, finance loan facilities of up to €291 million have been secured to support the initial construction of the wind farm. Phase 1 of the VIFOR project will install 192MW in capacity underpinned by five landmark commercial power purchase agreements (PPAs). Construction is scheduled to be completed within 18 months, with the wind farm coming onstream before the end of 2025. A planned expansion to 461MW will take place in Phase 2.   “Once built, Vifor will be one of the largest wind projects in Eastern Europe and reinforces our track record of working with institutional investors to deliver large-scale renewable infrastructure, while playing a key role supporting Romania’s efforts to decarbonise its electricity grid,” according to Martin Langham FIET , Managing Director at Low Carbon Investment Management.   Once completed this project will power the equivalent of more than 270,000 homes and will avoid approximately 540,000 tonnes of CO2e annually.   View the project here: https://lnkd.in/eXFRpFnB Low Carbon is on a mission. Together, we will power tomorrow. #Wind #Windfarm #Renewables