EDF Renewables purchases solar developer

EDF Renewables has acquired solar developer SAS Energy, helping strengthen its position in providing renewable energy to industrial and commercial power customers.

Kent-based SAS Energy currently has 47 projects in development, which are set to generate just under 20MW. According to the developer’s website, SAS already has 35 projects around the country.

Notable clients include Kent County Council, the University of Sussex and baking company Greggs.

EDF Renewables UK has more than 45MW of solar projects currently in development in its commercial and industrial renewables business.

The company said its acquisition, which includes a team of 30 solar experts, will help expand its in-house offering to include both financed and capital funded projects across solar, electric vehicle charging and battery storage for commercial clients.

Matthieu Hue, chief executive of EDF Renewables UK, said: “Our mission is to create a future where clean energy powers all parts of our lives so we are delighted to have the team at SAS Energy join our Commercial and Industrial Renewables team to support the ever-increasing number of businesses that are looking to decarbonise their operations.

“The acquisition of SAS Energy will allow us to accelerate our growth and build on an already healthy pipeline of projects by benefitting from their experience of successfully installing renewables for commercial clients over many years. This is part of the range of investments EDF Renewables UK is making to help British businesses and households cut their carbon emissions and energy bills.”

Nick Porter, managing director of SAS Energy, said: “From the start, our purpose was to help businesses play their part in the fight against climate change by taking advantage of the benefits offered by solar.

“From our existing relationship with EDF Renewables UK, it is clear that they share this vision so we’re incredibly excited to join such a well-established leader in renewables.”