Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) and a leading global developer, owner, and operator of solar and energy storage assets, announced on Nov. 5, 2026, the start of commercial operation at the Court Barton Solar Farm in South Devon, near Newton Abbot in the United Kingdom.

The project has a capacity of 20 MWp and contributes to the UK's clean energy transition, according to the company's announcement issued from Kitchener, Ontario.

Output and Emissions Impact

Court Barton Solar Farm is expected to generate enough clean electricity to power around 8,500 homes each year.

The company stated the project will avoid more than 6,200 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually, an amount equivalent to removing approximately 1,300 cars from the road.

Biodiversity Commitments and Community Engagement

The project is expected to deliver more than 60% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), creating opportunities to enhance habitats and support local biodiversity. As part of the project, Recurrent Energy is dedicating approximately 16 acres of land specifically to enhancing skylark habitat.

Dylan Marx, CEO of Recurrent Energy, said the UK remains a key market in the energy transition, and bringing projects like Court Barton into commercial operation demonstrates the company's ability to turn its development pipeline into clean energy infrastructure that delivers tangible benefits.

He added that the company is proud to support the UK's decarbonization ambitions while creating long-term value through positive contributions to the communities and environments where it operates.

Alongside the environmental benefits, Recurrent Energy has maintained continuous engagement with local stakeholders and supported community initiatives, including litter-picking activities at nearby beaches, helping to contribute positively to the local environment.

Company Background

Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., is described as one of the world's largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and operations platforms. It serves as Canadian Solar's global development and power services business.

Canadian Solar, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. It is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, a provider of solar energy and battery energy storage solutions, and a developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects.

Over the past 25 years, the company has delivered nearly 180 GW of premium-quality solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Through its energy storage solutions business e-STORAGE, Canadian Solar has shipped over 23 GWh of battery energy storage solutions to global markets and had a contracted backlog of USD 3.5 billion as of June 30, 2026.

Since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected approximately 12.4 GWp of solar power projects and 6.4 GWh of battery energy storage projects globally.

Its geographically diversified project development pipeline includes approximately 22 GWp of solar and 84 GWh of battery energy storage capacity in various stages of development. The company has been publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006.

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