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PARIS - TotalEnergies (EPA:TTEF) (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) has announced the acquisition of a significant pipeline of renewable energy projects in the UK from renewable energy company Low Carbon. The deal includes 8 solar projects with a combined capacity of 350 megawatts (MW) and 2 battery storage projects totaling 85 MW.
These advanced-stage solar projects are expected to be operational by 2028, generating over 350 gigawatt-hours (GWh) per year. This output is estimated to meet the electricity needs of approximately 100,000 UK households. The acquisition is in line with TotalEnergies’ strategy to expand its integrated electricity portfolio in the UK, which already includes 1.1 GW of offshore wind, 1.3 GW of combined cycle gas turbine capacity, and more than 600 MW of solar projects under development.
Olivier Jouny, SVP Renewables at TotalEnergies, expressed satisfaction with the acquisition, noting that the solar and battery projects located in the south of England will enhance the company’s renewable offerings in the UK. Roy Bedlow, Chief Executive and Founder of Low Carbon, also commented on the agreement, highlighting TotalEnergies’ commitment to renewable infrastructure and the contribution these projects will make to the UK’s Clean Power 2030 ambition.
TotalEnergies has a longstanding presence in the UK, dating back over 60 years, with a workforce exceeding 1,800 across various segments of the energy sector. The company is a substantial oil and gas operator, a key supplier of gas and electricity, and offers electric vehicle charging solutions, among other services.
The company’s Integrated Power strategy in the UK aims to combine renewable power production with flexible power generation capacities. As of March 2025, TotalEnergies has 28 GW of installed gross renewable electricity generation capacity and is targeting 35 GW by the end of 2025, with ambitions to exceed 100 TWh of net electricity production by 2030.
This expansion into renewable energy underscores TotalEnergies’ broader commitment to becoming a major player in the transition to more sustainable energy sources. The information reported is based on a press release statement from TotalEnergies.
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