Kitchener – November 05, 2026 -- Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ), has brought the 20 MWp Court Barton Solar Farm near Newton Abbot in South Devon into commercial operation.
Court Barton is expected to power around 8,500 homes a year
The plant will generate enough clean electricity for around 8,500 homes annually. It will also avoid more than 6,200 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year, equivalent to removing approximately 1,300 cars from the road.
Recurrent Energy ties the UK project to its development pipeline
Recurrent Energy CEO Dylan Marx said the UK "remains a key market in the energy transition". He described the project as proof that the company can convert its development pipeline into operating infrastructure.
Recurrent Energy serves as Canadian Solar's global development and power services business. Canadian Solar's pipeline includes approximately 22 GWp of solar and 84 GWh of battery energy storage capacity in various stages of development. Since entering project development in 2010, the group has developed, built and connected approximately 12.4 GWp of solar and 6.4 GWh of battery storage projects globally.
Project dedicates 16 acres to skylark habitat and targets 60% biodiversity gain
Recurrent Energy is dedicating approximately 16 acres of the site to enhancing skylark habitat. The project is expected to deliver more than 60% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).
The company says it has maintained continuous engagement with local stakeholders. It has also supported community initiatives, including litter-picking activities at nearby beaches.