Recurrent Energy Commissions 20 MWp Court Barton Solar Farm in South Devon, UK

Recurrent Energy, which operates as a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ), has entered commercial operation for its Court Barton Solar Farm, located in South Devon near Newton Abbot.

The announcement was made on Nov. 5, 2026.

Recurrent Energy Advances 20 MWp UK Solar Project

Recurrent Energy describes itself as a leading global developer, owner, and operator of solar and energy storage assets.

The announcement, issued from the company's base in Kitchener, Ontario, states that the facility in the United Kingdom has a capacity of 20 MWp and forms part of the country's ongoing shift toward clean energy.

Powering Homes and Cutting Carbon in South Devon

Once fully generating, Court Barton is projected to produce sufficient clean electricity to supply roughly 8,500 homes annually.

Recurrent Energy also anticipates that the solar farm will prevent more than 6,200 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year, a reduction the company likens to taking about 1,300 cars off the road.

Land Set Aside for Skylarks as Biodiversity Targets Exceed Thresholds

Beyond its electricity output, the project is designed to achieve Biodiversity Net Gain exceeding 60%, with habitats set to be enhanced and local wildlife supported as a result.

A notable element of this commitment is the allocation of approximately 16 acres of land dedicated specifically to improving skylark habitat, a ground-nesting bird species whose populations have come under pressure in the UK countryside.

Local Engagement Extends to the Coastline

Recurrent Energy reports that it has kept up continuous engagement with local stakeholders throughout the project's development.

The company has also backed community initiatives, among them litter-picking activities at beaches close to the site, which it says contribute to the wellbeing of the surrounding environment.

Leadership Frames the Milestone Within a Broader Strategy

Dylan Marx, CEO of Recurrent Energy, characterized the UK as a key market in the energy transition. He noted that bringing Court Barton into commercial operation shows the company's capacity to convert its development pipeline into clean energy infrastructure capable of delivering tangible benefits.

Marx further expressed that the company is proud to back the UK's decarbonization ambitions while generating long-term value through positive contributions to the communities and environments in which it works.

Recurrent Energy's Role Within Canadian Solar

Recurrent energy functions as Canadian Solar's global development and power services business.

It is described as one of the largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage development, ownership, and operations platforms in the world.

Parent Company's Scale and Track Record

Canadian Solar, established in 2001 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, ranks among the largest solar technology and renewable energy companies globally.

Its activities span the manufacture of solar photovoltaic modules, the supply of solar energy and battery energy storage solutions, and the development, ownership, and operation of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects.

Over 25 years, Canadian Solar has supplied customers worldwide with nearly 180 GW of premium-quality solar photovoltaic modules.

Through e-STORAGE, its energy storage solutions arm, the company has shipped more than 23 GWh of battery energy storage solutions to markets around the globe, and as of June 30, 2026, it held a contracted backlog of USD 3.5 billion.

Development Pipeline Spans Solar and Storage Worldwide

Canadian Solar entered the project development business in 2010. In the years since, it has developed, built, and connected approximately 12.4 GWp of solar power projects and 6.4 GWh of battery energy storage projects across the globe.

Its current pipeline, diversified across geographies, comprises roughly 22 GWp of solar and 84 GWh of battery energy storage capacity at various stages of development. The company has traded on the NASDAQ since 2006.