Strategic Partnership for Renewable Energy Development in the UK
Supporting Canadian Solar UK Projects Ltd in solar and energy storage initiatives; co-developing and facilitating projects across the UK without ownership.
About Canadian Solar UK Projects Ltd (CS)
Subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc.
CSPTUK is the UK project development arm of Canadian Solar Inc., one of the world's leading renewable energy companies.
Based in London, CSPTUK develops utility‑scale solar and storage projects across the UK.
Working alongside Recurrent Energy and Windel Energy, it is delivering multiple projects nationwide.
Project Overview
Strategic partnership with Canadian Solar UK Projects Ltd).
Focus on solar energy and energy storage.
We co-develop projects and facilitate planning without taking ownership.
1.5k
Projects Completed
2k
Happy Customers
15k
Solar Panels Installed
Our Role in the Partnership
Co-development & technical support for solar and storage projects
Community and stakeholder engagement across project areas
Regulatory navigation and planning assistance for successful implementation
Cumnor Solar Farm
30 hectare solar farm on south-facing agricultural land near Cumnor at Harcourt Hill. Owned by CSPTUK since June 2022 with a naturally screened site. Design finalization scheduled for 2025, with construction expected to follow.
Fosse Green Energy
Ground-mounted solar PV generating station with battery storage in Lincolnshire (50 MW+).
Non‑statutory consultation held Sept‑Oct 2023; statutory consultation Oct‑Dec 2024.
Development Consent Order application planned for 2025.
CYP Solar Ltd
Planning submitted in January 2024; approved in December 2024; construction starting in 2025. Supporting regulatory submissions and timelines.
Partnership Dynamics & Strategic Milestones
We collaborate with Canadian Solar and Windel Energy across project planning, development and operations. Our partnership integrates co‑development, stakeholder engagement and regulatory assistance. Key milestones include consultations, planning approvals, and construction starts across Cumnor, Fosse and CYP projects. Through this collaboration we leverage joint expertise, accelerate clean energy delivery and ensure community and regulatory alignment.
Partnership Dynamics
Collaboration with Canadian Solar and Windel Energy enables a tri‑party development platform. We share responsibilities across the project lifecycle, providing strategic and operational input from planning through construction and operations.
Timeline & Key Milestones
Our projects follow distinct timelines: Cumnor Solar Farm (2021‑2025) with planning and design finalized in 2025; Fosse Green Energy (2023‑2025) with consultations in 2023 and 2024 and a DCO application planned for 2025; and CYP Solar (2024‑2025) with planning submitted in Jan 2024, approval in Dec 2024 and construction starting in 2025.
Strategic Benefits & UK Energy Goals
Leveraging joint expertise accelerates project delivery and enhances community and regulatory alignment. Our partnership contributes to the UK's clean energy ambitions: 70 GW of solar by 2035, 50 GW of offshore wind by 2030 and significant grid‑scale battery storage to support net‑zero by 2050.