SmartestEnergy has announced it is working with CWP Energy, a leading independent power producer (IPP), to provide a route to market for electricity and certificates generated by the 308MW Sanquhar II Wind Farm located in south-west Scotland. SmartestEnergy has been selected to contract nearly two thirds of the output (186MW).
The Sanquhar II Wind Farm is currently under construction, and upon completion, will become the UK’s fourth-largest onshore wind farm. The 308MW facility will feature 44 wind turbines and is expected to generate enough renewable energy to power approximately 335,000 homes annually. SmartestEnergy is contracting 186MW of the capacity, equating to around 700GWh per annum.
Rod Wood MBE, Managing Director at CWP Energy, said, “Securing a PPA of this scale with SmartestEnergy is a key milestone in advancing the Sanquhar II Wind Farm and strengthening our long-term commercial strategy. SmartestEnergy brought the flexibility, expertise, and commitment needed for a project of this complexity, and their ability to structure a robust and future-focused solution has been instrumental. Sanquhar II represents a significant step forward in delivering affordable, homegrown renewable power for the UK, and we’re proud to be working with partners who share our ambition for a cleaner, more resilient energy system.”
James Clark, Business Development Manager at SmartestEnergy, said, “We’re delighted to be collaborating with CWP Energy on the Sanquhar II project and have worked closely with the team to provide a hybrid PPA solution tailored to their needs. Our expertise in navigating the compliance and regulatory requirements associated with large transmission-connected assets has been a key differentiator. Along with our ability to deliver a solution that supports CWP Energy with a bankable route to market, we’ve created a solution that manages the risk of increasing volatility and intermittency challenges.”
CWP Energy currently operates nine wind farms in the UK, with a combined 335MW of installed capacity. Backed by the Marubeni Corporation, SmartestEnergy has been able to meet the financial needs of the project by providing competitive market access through PPAs tailored for renewable and flexible assets.
