New 20 MWp site near Coffinswell will power around 8,500 homes and cut more than 6,200 tonnes of CO₂ each year

KITCHENER, ON, December 17, 2025 – Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. („Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ), and a leading global developer, owner, and operator of solar and energy storage assets, together with National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), has announced the successful grid connection of its first UK solar farm, located near Coffinswell in South Devon.
Once fully energised and operational, the Court Barton Solar Farm will generate 20 MWp of clean electricity — enough to power around 8,500 homes annually — and is expected to reduce more than 6,200 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year.

The grid connection follows 11 months of engineering works by NGED to connect the site to its 33 kV high-voltage network. This included the construction of a new substation and the installation of underground cables linked to a new on-site substation operated by Recurrent Energy.

Jason Baker, NGED’s Head of Major Projects South West, said, “Providing grid connections for projects like this is important to help communities decarbonise and support the UK’s clean energy transition. We are committed to delivering secure, affordable, and clean energy to our customers and communities, underlined by our connection of 137 embedded generation projects totalling 654MW.”

Ismael Guerrero, CEO of Recurrent Energy, said, “The Court Barton grid connection is an important step in enabling new clean energy in the UK. We are pleased the project is now successfully connected to the network, supporting progress toward the country’s net-zero goals. This achievement was made possible through the collaboration between NGED and Recurrent Energy during a period of major network upgrades”.

Court Barton was awarded a Contract for Difference (CfD) by the Low Carbon Contracts Company on behalf of the UK Government. The CfD provides 15 years of revenue stability, reinforcing the project’s long-term viability and supporting Recurrent Energy’s commitment to delivering new clean energy projects across the UK. Once fully operational in 2026, the site will contribute to South Devon’s role in the UK’s clean energy transition.