17th Dec 2025 11:40
(Alliance News) - Metlen Energy & Metals PLC on Wednesday said it has been chosen by a subsidiary of Electricite de France SA to lead construction of the Longfield solar farm in the UK.
The Athens-based aluminium producer and electricity generator said it has been selected by EDF power solutions UK for the engineering, procurement and construction contract for the 400 megawatt project.
Metlen said construction on the project will start in early 2027, with the target of completion in 2030.
The scope of works awarded to Metlen includes 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, excluding grid connection works.
In total, the Longfield solar farm in Essex is estimated to generate enough power to provide electricity for 130,000 households.
"We are proud to partner with EDF power solutions on a project of this scale and strategic importance for the UK's energy transition," said Nikos Papapetrou, chief executive director of the Renewables & Energy Transition Platform at Metlen.
"Metlen has a proven record of executing solar projects in more than 30 countries, in all five continents, often in challenging environments, consistently meeting the highest technical, environmental and delivery standards."
Shares in Metlen Energy & Metals were up 1.9% at EUR41.05 on Wednesday morning in London.
By Michael Hennessey, Alliance News reporter
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