• Martifer Solar has connected a PV plant to the grid in the UK prior to the 1.3 ROC deadline
• The 7.3 MW project is located in Kent and will help to counter the impending energy supply crisis in the country
• The company continues to believe in the UK market and is developing a pipeline of about 200 MW for PPA projects
Martifer Solar, a subsidiary of Martifer SGPS, has connected a 7.3 MW solar PV plant to the grid in the UK. The project was successfully connected ahead of the 1.3 Renewable Obligations Certificate (ROC) deadline. The project is located in Sittingbourne, Kent, which is situated about 72 kilometers southeast of London.
The PV plant was fully developed and built by Martifer Solar and the company will be responsible for the subsequent operation and maintenance (O&M) service. The construction of the 7.3 MW project was completed within 8 weeks, which is aligned with the company’s track record and time-to-power capabilities. Following the company’s business model, the PV plant will be sold to a third party investor.
Henrique Rodrigues, CEO of Martifer Solar, said, “The completion of this PV plant is a milestone for us in the UK market, as it represents the shift into a post-ROC era for our company going forward. We continue to view the UK as a viable market for solar energy, regardless of the government’s support, and are tailoring our future business model to continue developing and implementing projects within the country. In addition to this, we continue to grow our business activities throughout Europe and look forward to more achievements during these coming years.”
