OnPath Energy Sells Barnsdale Solar Park near Leeds, West Yorkshire to Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust
OnPath Energy has agreed the sale of the Barnsdale Solar Park near Leeds, West Yorkshire to Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT). Currently under construction and backed by an AR5 CfD, the project is expected to connect to the National Grid later in 2026 and will power up to 19,000 homes annually, delivering a 106% biodiversity net gain.
Transaction date: · Source: onpathenergy.com
Key facts
- Transaction date
- Technology
- Solar PV
- Capacity
- 40 MW
- Transaction price
- Not disclosed
- Seller
- OnPath Energy
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- West Yorkshire
- Location
- Between Kippax and Allerton Bywater, east of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
- Continent
- Europe
- Development status
- Under Construction
- PPA
- Yes
Technology details
Solar PV park currently under construction, expected to connect to the National Grid via Ledston Primary electricity sub-station later in 2026. Awarded a Contract for Difference (CfD) in the UK's Fifth Allocation Round (AR5). Expected to generate enough electricity for up to 19,000 family homes annually. Delivers 106% biodiversity net gain, described as the highest for any renewable energy project in Leeds to date. Transaction subject to closing conditions.
Power purchase agreement (PPA)
Project awarded a Contract for Difference (CfD) in the UK's Fifth Allocation Round (AR5), providing long-term contracted revenue.
Additional information
OnPath Energy has been working on construction for the past 18 months. A community fund will be established contributing approximately £1 million over the life of the project. ORIT is a London-listed diversified renewables infrastructure company managed by Octopus Energy Generation. Capacity not disclosed in source.
Source
Original announcement: https://www.onpathenergy.com/about/news/onpath-energy-agrees-sale-of-west-yorkshire-solar-project-to-octopus-renewables-infrastructure-trust-plc/