12 February 2026
Severn Trent Green Power (STGP) has confirmed that construction will shortly begin on four new solar parks, representing the diversification of its green energy portfolio which currently generates 335GWh per year, enough to power around 120,000 homes.
This project represents a major milestone for STGP entering the solar market, supporting the UK’s transition to a low-carbon energy system and strengthening the company’s growing ambitions in the renewable energy space. The four new solar farms will add around 180GWh of generation capacity when all are energised.
The four sites, in North Yorkshire, Warwickshire, Shropshire, and Leicestershire, will begin construction in stages, with the first three moving into delivery from late March 2026 and the fourth scheduled to follow this summer.
Once operational, the solar parks will generate clean, renewable electricity, contributing to regional energy resilience and national decarbonisation targets.
Construction across the four sites will be delivered by BELECTRIC, one of Europe’s most experienced service providers for the development, construction, and operation of solar power plants and battery storage systems, ensuring the projects are delivered to high standards.
To support local engagement ahead of and throughout the construction periods, STGP has appointed PLMR, a specialist communications consultancy, to deliver a structured programme of community outreach and minimise disruption.
Jonathon Wroe, Managing Director at Severn Trent Green Power, said:
“These are the first solar projects of scale that STGP is bringing forward, and they mark an important step in our long-term commitment to renewable energy.
As we move into construction, our priority is to deliver these projects in a way that reflects the needs of the communities hosting them.
We are committed to open communication and meaningful engagement throughout the build programme and beyond.”
Dr Thorsten Blanke, CEO of BELECTRIC, member of Elevion Group added:
“We are proud to be partnering with Severn Trent Green Power on this significant portfolio of solar projects.
Supported by the strong European platform of the Elevion Group, our team continues to demonstrate its capability to deliver large-scale solar power plants under complex conditions.”
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Notes to editors
- Severn Trent Green Power (STGP) is part of the Severn Trent group and is focused on developing renewable energy infrastructure across the UK.
- The solar programme comprises STGP’s first four solar parks, located in North Yorkshire, Warwickshire, Shropshire and Leicestershire.
- Construction will commence in phases from late March 2026, with the fourth site expected to begin in July 2026.
- The projects will be constructed by BELECTRIC, acting as EPC contractor across the programme.
ABOUT SEVERN TRENT GREEN POWER
We are the largest producer of renewable energy from food waste in the UK, providing cost-effective and sustainable recycling solutions through our award-winning network of facilities across the Midlands, South Wales, and London.
We have nine Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facilities, and five composting sites that collectively recycle over 400,000 tonnes of food waste and more than 120,000 tonnes of green waste every year.
In addition, we own a diverse portfolio of renewable energy production facilities including 33 solar parks, six wind turbines, and eight hydro-electric turbines. Coupled with the energy we generate from our AD facilities, we produce enough renewable energy to power 80,000 homes.
ABOUT BELECTRIC
BELECTRIC is one of Europe’s leading service providers for the development, construction, and operation of solar power plants and battery storage systems. With 25 years of proven expertise in power plant construction, the solar energy specialist has delivered approximately six gigawatts of capacity across the globe. BELECTRIC is a member of the Elevion Group.
ABOUT ELEVION GROUP
Elevion Group is a leading European provider of end-to-end decarbonisation and higher energy efficiency solutions. Thanks to its unique structure and its pioneering spirit, its capabilities can be easily scaled across the project scope, for various project sizes and a range of required expertise. Elevion Group operates on 13+ European markets (including The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Poland, Romania and Hungary) through 80+ highly specialised independent companies, but with the financial strength of an international group.
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