In 2015, AGR Energy successfully delivered the Green End Solar project in the UK, demonstrating its capability to originate, finance, and execute large-scale renewable infrastructure. The project comprised two co-located solar parks with a combined installed capacity of 45MW, positioning it as a significant contributor to the UK’s growing solar energy portfolio at the time.
Case Study
Green End Solar
AGR identified, developed, funded, and constructed two co-located solar parks in Green End, UK, which were commissioned in 2015 with a combined installed capacity of 45MW. The projects benefited from shared infrastructure and design efficiencies, enabling cost-effective delivery and strong operational performance. Together, they contribute clean electricity to the grid and demonstrate AGR’s capability to deliver utility-scale solar projects from inception through to completion.
Technology
Solar
Date
2015
Partners
Project Overview
To deliver the project efficiently, AGR partnered with Q-Cells, a leading German solar contractor and panel manufacturer. This collaboration combined AGR’s development expertise with Q-Cells’ technical capabilities and co-investment, ensuring high-quality execution and reliable performance.
AGR played a central role throughout the lifecycle of the project. From initial site identification and development through to funding and construction, AGR led the process end-to-end. A key element of the project’s success was its eligibility under the Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROC) subsidy regime, which provided approximately 50% of the project’s revenue. This income stream was index-linked and secured over a 20-year period, offering long-term financial stability and enhancing investor confidence.
Results
Reduction in total downtime
18%
Increase in delivery capacity
12%
CAPEX GBP
55M
Homes powered
14k
Following completion, the asset delivered strong operational performance and attracted significant international investor interest. It was subsequently acquired by Hanwha, the South Korean parent company of Q Cells, in a transaction that underscored the project’s underlying value and the global demand for well-structured renewable energy assets. In 2018, Hanwha divested the project to NextEnergy, further reinforcing its long-term appeal to institutional investors.
"We are delighted to have received planning permission for our Bicker Fen solar farm. AGR is an experienced developer, and this project will make a meaningful contribution to both the national and regional net zero ambitions by providing clean renewable energy to 18,000 homes from 2025 onwards. We are looking forward to working with the local community to introduce new employment and educational opportunities."Luke Rogers Head of Solar & Storage Development
The Green End Solar project demonstrates AGR Energy’s ability to originate and deliver bankable renewable energy developments supported by strong fundamentals and a clear commercial strategy. By leveraging strategic partnerships and government-backed incentives available at the time, AGR structured and executed a project that met both investor expectations and long-term performance objectives. The development reflects AGR’s expertise across the full project lifecycle—from site selection and planning through to financing, construction, and operation—while also contributing to the UK’s transition to a low-carbon energy system through the delivery of reliable, clean electricity.
