Boralex in the United Kingdom
Boralex is strongly committed to the United Kingdom, a high-potential market for renewable energy development, construction, and operation. With the integration of Infinergy now complete, we are enhancing our deployment of development capital and operational capabilities in this key region, which plays a pivotal role in the successful implementation of our 2025 strategic plan. The UK presents significant growth opportunities for onshore wind, solar, and energy storage, and we are poised to capitalize on its potential.
Boralex set up a 50-50 joint venture with Infinergy in 2017 and acquired all shares in the company in 2022. We now own a UK portfolio of 448MW in wind, solar and battery storage projects, mainly situated in Scotland. Whilst Scotland remains a key area, activities are also increasing in the other home nations. We conduct our operations for our two offices in Edinburgh and in Wimborne, Dorset. It is expected that our UK operations will contribute 1GW in ready-to-build and operational assets towards the 2030 target of 10-12GW in installed capacity worldwide.
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BUILDING ON INFINERGY’S LEGACY
- Active in the UK for over two decades
- Extensive experience in renewables development
- Outstanding track record in project delivery
- Successful operational projects at estates, farms and heavy industry sites
- Complex projects, often in remote locations or at challenging industrial sites
- Over 25 projects delivered and sold, representing approximately 700 MW
THE WAY WE DO BUSINESS
The need to tackle the challenges of climate change and security of supply at the lowest cost to the consumer is boosting the demand for wind and solar power. At Boralex we have the development capital and capabilities to take a project from inception and feasibility through the planning and construction stages and into operation.
Boralex is the partner for businesses looking to accelerate their energy transition. By supporting their CSR objectives, we help private players shrink their carbon footprint and develop their energy efficiency overall. Our clients, including L’Oréal and Orange, benefit from bespoke services such as 100% green and competitive energy through corporate PPA’s and utilising underused spaces.
We have exciting growth ambitions in the UK and we are always looking for new sites. Our team works successfully with communities, landowners and companies who look to contribute to the energy transition. Whether it’s about community co-creation, diversifying land use, delivering projects in partnership or signing corporate PPAs, our team will find solutions that meet every need.
OUR PROJECTS
Limekiln
- A 24-turbine project in Caithness, Scotland, totaling 106 MW
- Highland
- In construction, operational in 2025
- Limekiln is an important first step for future development and operation of UK projects
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Nisthill
- Up to 26.4 MW wind project
- Orkney Islands
- In development
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Shepherds’ Rig
- 70.2 MW wind project and battery storage facility
- Dumfries and Galloway
- In development
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Torrance Ext 2
- Up to 26.4 MW wind project
- North Lanarkshire
- In development
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Loch Toftingall
- Up to 49.9 MW energy storage facility
- Highland
- In development
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OUR GROWING TEAM
Our team consists of highly motivated professionals who believe in the need to decarbonise our energy sector. From our offices in Wimborne and Edinburgh, we are proud to be part of a growing industry dedicated to making a difference locally and globally.