Downing appears in 2 renewable energy transactions tracked by Renewables.digital (2 as buyer) between December 2025 and March 2026, with a combined capacity of 78 MW. Technologies: Solar PV (2). Countries: United Kingdom (2). The most recent deal is “Downing Acquires 42.5 MW Higher Witheven Solar Project in Launceston, Cornwall” (2 March 2026).
| Date | Transaction | Technology | Capacity | Country | Buyer | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downing Acquires 42.5 MW Higher Witheven Solar Project in Launceston, Cornwall | Solar PV | 42.5 MW | United Kingdom | Downing | – | |
| Downing Acquires Two Ready-to-Build Solar Projects of ~35 MWp in Devon and Shropshire, UK | Solar PV | 35 MW | United Kingdom | Downing | – |
Downing has completed the acquisition of the Higher Witheven Solar project, a 42.5 MW ready-to-build solar PV development in Launceston, Cornwall, UK. Grid connection and project completion are expected in Q4 2027. The project features biodiversity enhancements and a landscape-led design, further expanding Downing's UK ready-to-build solar portfolio.
Downing has acquired two fully consented, ready-to-build solar PV projects in Devon (~15 MWp) and Shropshire (~20 MWp), UK. Both projects benefit from 40-year land leases, 15-year Contracts-for-Difference (CfDs), and are scheduled to commission in 2027. Once operational, the combined ~35 MWp portfolio is expected to power approximately 12,000 homes and offset around 14,600 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
Data as of 30 September 2026. The overview covers the transactions currently listed in the Renewables.digital database; each deal links to its original public source.