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RES wins contract to operate UK's largest solar farm

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RES, the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, has been awarded a three-year contract to operate and maintain the UK’s largest solar farm which became operational in July of this year.   

Located on the north Kent coast, Cleve Hill Solar Park will deliver 373MW of clean, low-cost electricity to more than 100,000 homes annually. The project is set to play a critical role in advancing the UK’s transition to a secure, decarbonised energy system.  

Under the agreement RES will provide operations and maintenance services - optimising asset performance, efficiency, and availability by drawing on its proven expertise in utility-scale solar projects.  

Juan Gutiérrez, CEO Services at RES, said: “Securing this contract is a significant milestone that reflects the confidence in our technical teams and our ability to deliver high-quality service on projects of national importance. 

“Cleve Hill demonstrates what’s achievable when ambition is matched with delivery. To build on this momentum, we need continued progress on permitting, grid access, and consistent policy support across all markets. With continued support and momentum, projects of this scale will become standard practice in the UK’s energy future.” 

Cleve Hill is designated a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) and received development consent from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy in May 2020. RES, which has now developed more than 28GW of renewable energy projects worldwide, says the UK must continue scaling up projects of this kind to meet its climate and energy security goals.  

This contract brings RES’ portfolio of assets under management across the UK and Ireland to 2.5GW - including 2.2GW of solar and 300MW of storage - cementing its position as a leader in clean energy services in the region. It also sees four new team members join RES’ UK operations, further strengthening its local presence and technical capabilities. 

The project was constructed on behalf of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners by Metlen. This marks the first UK collaboration between RES and Metlen, who already work together on projects in Italy, Romania and Australia. 

About RES 

​RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, working across 24 countries and active in wind, solar, energy storage, green hydrogen, transmission, and distribution.  An industry innovator for over 40 years, RES has delivered more than 28GW of renewable energy projects across the globe and plans to bring more than 26GW of new capacity online in the next five years.    

​As a service provider, RES has the skills and experience in asset management, operations and maintenance (O&M), and spare parts – supporting 43GW of renewable assets across 1,300 sites.  RES brings to the market a range of purposeful, practical technology-based products and digital solutions designed to maximise investment and deployment of renewable energy.   

​RES is the power behind a clean energy future where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy bringing together global experience, passion, and the innovation of its 4,500 people to transform the way energy is generated, stored and supplied. Visit: www.res-group.com​ 

CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION: 

Rory Brown 

RES Press Office  

+44 7436 144 750 

mailto:firstname.surname@res-group.comrory.brown@res-group.com  

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