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Shawton Energy receives £5.4 million loan from Triodos Bank UK to fund its first ground-mounted solar farm

New loan funding of £5.4 million will enable Shawton Energy, which has a track record in rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) development, to build its first ground-mounted solar farm in Pembrokeshire, West Wales – with a capacity of 8.6MWp – by the end of this year.
Point Lane Solar Farm. Courtesy of Shawton Energy.
Point Lane Solar Farm. Courtesy of Shawton Energy.

The lending has been provided by Triodos Bank UK, which has specialised in financing renewable energy projects for over 30 years and actively lends to organisations that are driving forward the clean energy agenda.

With a history of playing a significant role in rooftop solar PV development, Shawton Energy is taking the next step and expanding its portfolio, as well as driving forward the renewable energy transition in Wales. Construction at the site is already underway with plans for the new solar farm to be operational by the end of 2025.

Once completed, Shawton Energy has a 15-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) in place with King’s Cross Estate Services – one of the largest and most successful regeneration projects in the heart of London. The derelict area has been transformed into one of London’s most vibrant destinations with rejuvenated spaces, a thriving business community and a unique cultural scene. As well as social regeneration, the development has also had strong climate commitments from the outset, including constructing highly energy-efficient buildings and integrating nature into design choices. 

“We’re thrilled to receive the support and financing from a bank like Triodos” said Jamie Shaw, founder and managing director of Shawton Energy. “Our mission at Shawton Energy is to enable businesses across the UK to access cheaper, greener energy through innovative solutions and this loan will enable us to expand our portfolio and introduce ground-mounted technology to our solutions.”

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