TotalEnergies Charges Ahead with Massive Solar and Battery Acquisition in UK
In a strategic move that underscores its growing footprint in the UK’s renewable energy sector, TotalEnergies has announced the acquisition of a significant pipeline of solar and battery storage projects from Low Carbon, a prominent developer of renewable infrastructure. The deal covers eight advanced-stage solar projects totalling 350 MW, alongside two battery storage schemes with a combined capacity of 85 MW, all located in southern England.
If all goes to plan, the projects could be up and running by 2028. Once operational, they’re expected to generate more than 350 GWh annually – enough juice to power around 100,000 UK households. It’s a clear signal that TotalEnergies is not just dipping a toe into the renewables pool – they’re diving in headfirst.
Solar, storage and a strong signal to the market
This acquisition is more than just a bump in capacity; it’s a key milestone in TotalEnergies’ broader ambition to establish itself as a major player in the UK’s clean energy transition. The move also deepens the company’s diversified energy mix in the region, reinforcing its strategy to blend renewables with flexible generation assets such as gas turbines and storage systems.
“We are very pleased with the acquisition of this pipeline from the renewable developer Low Carbon,” commented Olivier Jouny, Senior Vice President of Renewables at TotalEnergies. “These solar and battery projects located in the south of England will complement our integrated electricity portfolio in the UK, which includes 1.1 GW of gross installed offshore wind, 1.3 GW of gross combined cycle gas turbine, and more than 600 MW of solar projects under development.”
Making clean energy ambitions a reality
For Low Carbon, this transaction represents another feather in its cap as it continues to cement its reputation as one of the UK’s most reliable and future-focused renewable energy developers. The firm, a certified B-Corporation, has made it its mission to combat climate change by creating large-scale clean energy infrastructure that’s built to last.
Roy Bedlow, Chief Executive and Founder at Low Carbon, remarked: “We are very pleased to have finalised this agreement with TotalEnergies, who are making an impressive commitment to building renewable infrastructure. This deal sees Low Carbon deliver one of the largest ready-to-build portfolios of solar and battery projects in the UK market.”
He added: “Once built, these projects will make a vital contribution to the Government’s Clean Power 2030 ambition and reinforce Low Carbon’s track record for developing renewable assets of the highest quality.”
A broader footprint in Britain
TotalEnergies has been a fixture in the UK energy scene for more than 60 years. Employing over 1,800 people nationwide, the company is currently one of the UK’s leading oil and gas operators, responsible for around 27% of production on the UK Continental Shelf. In 2024, it reported an average daily output of 121,000 barrels of oil equivalent.
But it’s not all about oil and gas anymore. The firm is actively implementing its Integrated Power strategy in the UK, which cleverly blends renewable generation with flexible power sources. Alongside the recently acquired pipeline, TotalEnergies boasts:
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1.1 GW of installed capacity via the Seagreen offshore wind farm
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4.5 GW of renewables under development
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A 50% stake in a 1.3 GW combined cycle gas turbine project run with EPUKI
TotalEnergies is also one of the UK’s largest suppliers of electricity and gas to businesses and public institutions. The company is making strides in EV charging and markets a wide range of petroleum-based products including bitumen, aviation fuels and specialty fluids.
Global ambitions with local impact
Zooming out, this deal sits comfortably within TotalEnergies’ global electricity goals. As of March 2025, the energy giant had built up a renewable portfolio of 28 GW and is aiming to grow that to 35 GW by the end of the year. By 2030, it hopes to reach over 100 TWh of net electricity production annually.
The company is bullish about combining firm, flexible power with renewables to meet its customers’ demand for clean, reliable energy. That strategy requires a delicate balancing act between solar, wind (both offshore and onshore), battery storage and gas turbines.
It’s this blend of reliability and innovation that places TotalEnergies in a unique position as it races toward a low-carbon future.
Leading from the front
Low Carbon isn’t just delivering gigawatts – it’s delivering vision. With more than 16 GW of new renewable capacity under development across the globe, the firm is a key player in helping the world meet its decarbonisation targets. Its current projects span solar, wind, battery storage, and energy-from-waste, operating across the UK, Europe and North America.
The company’s mission is unambiguous: build a net-zero energy business that safeguards the planet for generations to come. And, judging by this latest partnership, it’s not afraid to collaborate with major global players to get the job done.
A clear step forward for UK energy transition
As the UK Government doubles down on its Clean Power 2030 vision, partnerships like this between major global energy firms and homegrown innovators could prove critical. These projects are more than just steel in the ground – they represent a seismic shift in how energy is generated, stored and distributed in Britain.
The acquisition strengthens the country’s renewable energy security, helps decarbonise the grid, and stimulates local employment and supply chains. It also sends a strong message to investors and stakeholders: the UK remains one of the most attractive destinations for energy transition investment.
This move by TotalEnergies and Low Carbon might just be the kind of high-voltage partnership that helps light the way to a cleaner, greener UK.
