Award of Direct Wire Solar Power Purchase Agreement for STFC's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
UK Research & Innovation · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Direct Wire Solar Power Purchase Agreement for STFC's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Awarded 29 Jun 2023
Awarded29 Jun 2023
Value£46,000,000.00
SupplierEDF Energy Renewables Limited
AgencyUK Research & Innovation
RegionSouth East
CategoryEnergy & Environment
Expires in 21y 8mo25y term, 13% elapsed
Awarded 29 June 2023Expires 30 June 2048
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UK Research & Innovation awarded a contract to EDF Energy Renewables Limited for the supply of electricity via a direct wire solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).
The contract, valued at AUD 46,000,000, is for a term of up to 25 years and addresses grid capacity limitations at STFC's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell, Oxfordshire.
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Award of Direct Wire Solar Power Purchase Agreement for STFC's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
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