Who owns JBM solar?

JBM Solar was acquired from London-based renewables investor Susgen. The acquisition underpins RWE’s ambition to rigorously drive the expansion of its renewables business in the United Kingdom, one of RWE’s core markets.

What is RWE doing with JBM solar?

With the acquisition of JBM Solar, RWE takes over a mature pipeline with a combined capacity of around 6.1 gigawatts (GWac), split into 3.8 GWac of solar and 2.3 GWac of battery storage projects. Most of the projects are in the central and southern regions of England and a large proportion already have grid connections and land secured.

Does JBM have a portfolio of solar sites in the UK?

Along with the acquisition of JBM, the company has already set its sights on expanding its own portfolio of solar sites in the UK as part of this investment, announcing plans for an up to 600MW solar development on land in south Yorkshire and north Lincolnshire in December, for example.

Has JBM Solar's solar farm been approved?

JBM Solar's 49.9MW solar farm in Devon has been approved on appeal. It is now one of the first to be approved under the Sunak government.