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EDF appoints METLEN to construct Longfield Solar
Metlen Energy & Metals PLC has secured a significant engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract from EDF Power Solutions UK for the 400MW Longfield solar farm, one of the UK's largest solar projects. Construction is slated to begin in early 2027 with a target completion in 2030, and the project is expected to power approximately 130,000 households annually while avoiding 60,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. This award strengthens Metlen's extensive portfolio of over 95 renewable energy projects in the UK and Ireland, with a total installed solar power exceeding 2.3GW. The solar farm will supply electricity to Transport for London under a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement. Disclaimer*
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\nPRESS RELEASE\n \nEDF power solutions UK appoint METLEN to lead construction\nof Longfield Solar Farm\n \nAthens, Greece / London, United Kingdom - December 17, 2025 - METLEN (RIC: MTLN.L, Bloomberg: MTLN.LN, MTLN.GA, ADR: MYTHY US) has been appointed by EDF power solutions UK the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for its 400MW Longfield solar farm, one of the largest solar projects in the UK.\nThe appointment comes at a key time for the project as procurement ramps up ahead of construction getting underway in early 2027 with the target of completion in 2030.\nThe scope of works awarded to METLEN includes comprehensive design, site surveys, procurement and delivery of all materials, and the full civil, mechanical, electrical, testing and commissioning works required for the construction of the solar facility in line with National Grid Code Compliance and DCO requirements, excluding grid connection works.\nEDF power solutions and METLEN are both committed to maximising opportunities for businesses within the Essex region and plan to hold a local supply chain engagement day in the spring. In total, Longfield solar farm is estimated to be generating enough power to provide electricity for the equivalent of approximately 130,000 households, while helping avoid an estimated 60,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year.\nThis will build on the work that EDF power solutions is already undertaking in the region to encourage more young people to take up a career in renewable energy. Destination Renewables, an education programme developed jointly by EDF power solutions, DP Energy, Pembrokeshire College and Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum, has been in place at Colchester Institute since the start of the year and provides opportunities for students to hear directly from those working in the clean energy industry.\nMatthew Boulton, Director of Solar, Storage and Private Wire at EDF power solutions UK, said: \"We are delighted to partner with METLEN Energy & Metals on the Longfield solar farm project. This is a significant step forward for the delivery of our first DCO project. Together, we are not only building important new UK renewable energy generation but also strengthening the future of the local economy through the creation of opportunities for local businesses.\"\nWith a strong international foot...