British Solar Renewables

What British Solar Renewables does

British Solar Renewables (BSR) is a Shepton Mallet-headquartered, ICG-owned independent power producer that develops, builds, owns and operates utility-scale solar, wind and battery energy storage projects across the UK and Australia. Since its 2010 founding, the company has built or developed more than 1.2GWp across 70+ solar parks, with approximately 610MWp installed following the May 2026 acquisition of Berden Solar Farm; operational assets include Swindon, MOD Lyneham, Katherine, Manton Dam and Kerang. Following ICG's 2022 acquisition, BSR transitioned from a developer to a fully integrated developer-owner-operator, retaining long-term operational stewardship over its assets rather than divesting post-construction.

The company's core technology stack is centred on ground-mounted solar PV paired with battery energy storage systems (BESS), using single-axis trackers, bifacial modules and inverter-level weather-responsive controls to maximise yield and grid stability. Notable 2026 pipeline additions include the 450MW Mackenzie River solar-plus-storage project in Queensland and up to 400MW of new BESS capacity at Kerang, Victoria, on top of UK builds such as North Dairy (49.99MW), Knowl Green (49.99MW) and Park Farm (21MW).

BSR monetises generation primarily through long-dated Power Purchase Agreements (10–25 years, including physical, virtual, timestamped and baseload variants) with corporate offtakers such as HSBC UK, Shell Energy and UPM Deeside, supplemented by 20-year UK Government Contracts for Difference and direct grid sales. Land for projects is secured via 40+ year index-linked leases with farmers and landowners (£800–£1,200 per acre annually), and BSR markets a minimum 60% biodiversity net gain across all sites as a planning and stakeholder differentiator.

Name

British Solar Renewables

Legal name

BSR Group Holdings Limited

Website

https://britishrenewables.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

British Solar Renewables is an ICG-owned UK-headquartered independent power producer that develops, builds, owns and operates utility-scale solar, wind and battery storage projects, selling electricity to corporate offtakers via long-term PPAs and to the grid via UK CfDs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Power Production (Renewable Energy Generation)

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation (22111)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUAMABAA

Solar Project Development & IPP (Utility-Scale & Rooftop)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Geothermal)/Solar Energy (PV, CSP, Rooftop & Utility-Scale)

SECONDARYEUAMABAB

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Geothermal)/Solar Energy (PV, CSP, Rooftop & Utility-Scale)

Keywords

• Utility-scale solar development
• Battery energy storage
• Renewable power generation
• Power purchase agreements
• Independent power producer

Headquarters

HQ city

Shepton Mallet

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs): Long-term contracts (10-25 years) selling clean electricity directly from BSR's renewable projects to corporate customers. Includes Physical PPAs (direct supply), Virtual PPAs (financial instruments), Timestamped PPAs (hourly matched), and Baseload PPAs (fixed volume).
2. Contracts for Difference (CfDs): UK Government scheme providing long-term price certainty by covering the difference between market price and agreed strike price. Provides stable, predictable income for 20 years, underpinning investment in solar, wind, and BESS projects.
3. Energy Generation and Sale: Direct sale of generated electricity to the National Grid or directly to businesses via PPAs, powering homes, schools, and industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

British Solar Renewables is a fully integrated independent power producer that develops, builds, owns and operates utility-scale solar PV, wind and battery energy storage projects across the UK and Australia. The company sells the generated electricity through long-term corporate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), government-backed Contracts for Difference (CfDs), private wire arrangements and direct National Grid sales, while also leasing land from landowners under multi-decade agreements.

Product overview

British Solar Renewables (BSR) is a fully integrated independent power producer (IPP) offering utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage solutions. The company develops, builds, owns, and operates renewable energy projects across the UK and Australia. Core offerings include Solar PV Projects, Wind Projects, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), supported by commercial services such as Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Contracts for Difference (CfDs), Private Wire Agreements, and Co-location Solutions. The portfolio spans operational assets like Katherine Solar Farm, Manton Dam Solar Farm, and Batchelor Solar Farms in Australia, alongside Berden Solar Farm, Park Farm Solar Park, and North Dairy Solar Park in the UK. BSR serves landowners, businesses, investors, and communities through long-term partnerships delivering clean energy and biodiversity benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solar PV Projects Utility-scale ground-mounted solar farm development, construction and operation. Projects range from small 1MW sites to large multi-hundred MW installations, generating clean electricity for homes, businesses and the National Grid.
• Wind Projects Utility-scale wind energy projects developed, built and operated by BSR, complementing the solar portfolio and supporting the UK's diverse renewable energy mix.
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Large-scale battery storage systems that store power and release it when demand is high, helping stabilise the grid. Includes co-located BESS with solar farms and standalone energy storage facilities such as the planned Kerang Energy Storage Project (up to 230MW Stage 1, up to 400MW Stage 2).
• Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) Long-term partnerships (10-25 years) connecting businesses with renewable power directly from BSR projects. Includes Physical PPAs (direct supply), Virtual PPAs (financial instruments), Timestamped PPAs (hourly matched) and Baseload PPAs (fixed volume).
• Contracts for Difference (CfDs) Long-term government-backed agreements providing price certainty for low-carbon electricity generation, enabling stable revenue for renewable projects for 20 years.
• Private Wire Agreements Direct physical connections between renewable generators and customer sites, delivering lower-cost clean power by bypassing the national grid.
• Co-location Solutions Combined solar and battery storage deployed on the same site, maximising limited grid connections and providing power flexibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• 140,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions avoided annually across UK portfolio
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Barada Kabalbara Yetimarala (BKY) PeoplecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Nations community partnership for Mackenzie River Solar Farm project. Cultural Heritage Agreement and Sharing of Project Benefits Agreement established with Bulgan Tara Yanal Aboriginal Corporation. Aboriginal artist Samantha Bond commissioned for RAP artwork.
• Isaac Regional CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating with Isaac Regional Council to create a Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) for Mackenzie River Solar Farm, driving investment of profits back into the local community.
• Carymoor Environmental TrustmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint hosting of ESG, biodiversity and business events during Pollinator Week as part of Carymoor's 30th anniversary. Collaborative approach to environmental education and nature-based solutions.
• Bumblebee Conservation TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing guidance for pollinator habitat restoration at Dengie Solar Park and other projects, informing landscape plans for bee-friendly planting.
• Kerang Neighbourhood HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration during Kerang Solar Plant development to provide Disaster Relief Boxes to local community, addressing region's history of severe flooding.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lightsource bp: Global solar IPP headquartered in the UK; develops, finances, builds and operates utility-scale solar projects and corporate PPAs at scale, with a UK CfD portfolio directly comparable to BSR's business model and customer mix.
• RES (Renewable Energy Systems): Global renewable energy developer and EPC contractor with significant UK solar, wind, and storage development activity, offering a directly comparable mix of utility-scale development and construction services.
• NextEnergy Capital: UK-based solar investment manager and IPP running utility-scale solar funds (e.g., NextPower UK ESG), with a CfD-secured UK solar portfolio that directly competes for the same grid-constrained projects and corporate PPA offtakers as BSR.
• Low Carbon: UK low-carbon energy developer building and operating utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects, with comparable corporate PPA offerings and a similar mid-market UK developer profile to BSR.

Broad incumbents

• EDF Renewables UK: Subsidiary of EDF developing and operating wind, solar, and battery storage assets in the UK, participating in the same CfD allocation rounds and corporate PPA market as BSR but as part of a much larger diversified renewable portfolio.
• RWE Renewables UK: UK arm of RWE's global renewable business, developing and operating large-scale solar, offshore wind, and battery projects; competes with BSR in CfD allocation rounds but at materially larger scale and capital base.
• Statkraft UK: European state-owned renewable energy generator with significant UK solar, wind, and flexibility assets, competing for the same CfD awards and corporate PPA customers while operating a much broader European portfolio.
• Iberdrola Renewables UK (ScottishPower Renewables): UK renewable arm of Iberdrola developing and operating wind, solar, and battery projects including CfD-secured assets; competes in the same UK CfD and PPA markets as BSR with a much larger diversified portfolio.

Regional players

• Enviromena: Leading UAE/MENA-headquartered solar IPP with growing UK and Australian operations developing utility-scale solar and BESS projects; comparable to BSR's Australian subsidiary in terms of geographic focus on similar project profiles and PPA customers.
• Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV Australia): International solar developer (part of Abdul Latif Jameel) with significant Australian solar farm pipeline and PPA activity, directly comparable to BSR's Australian operations around Mackenzie River, Kerang, and Katherine.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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