Renewable Energy
We have significant experience in renewables projects, and were part of the construction team for the UK’s biggest solar farm.
Llanwern Solar Farm
Llanwern is a 75MW site spread over 300 acres, split into 3 fields. Hilights were
awarded the cable installation project on 2 of the 3 fields by the Principal contractor
Bouygues/Equans Energies & Services UK.
Installing over 45,000m of DC cable and 8,000m of RS485 throughout both sites.
Tasked with putting in the MV between each inverter station, and also between each
field, some of the installations measured over 1200m long. But with our experienced
and knowledgeable crew, and the right equipment for the job, Hilights were able to
ensure that the cable completed by the client’s set deadlines.
Working with Bouygues/Equans, Highlights have gained valuable real world
experience on major renewables projects. Successfully completed Projects include,
Strensham Solar Farm, Cambridge Solar Farm. St Cleres Solar Farm, Blenhiem Solar
Farm, Adstock Solar Farm, Staveley Solar Farm.
Under construction at present 2024 are Braintree Solar Farm, Layer Solar Farm,
Cotmoor Solar Farm, Kimpton Solar Farm. Several more are due to start mid 2024
with over ten projects approved and planned to start in 2025.