Paris, 24 February 2026 – Independent renewable energy company Qair announced the award of Contracts for Difference (CfDs) for 190 MWp of solar projects in the UK marking the start of its delivery phase in the country. Construction on the first sites is set to begin this year, with initial commissioning targeted for early 2027. This milestone underscores Qair’s ability to execute on its strategic acquisitions and transform opportunities into stable, long-term assets, reinforcing its position as a reliable partner for institutional and industrial stakeholders.
The projects, including Lark Hill (Essex) and Brecks (Nottinghamshire) are part of Qair’s c.1 GW advanced pipeline in the country. They benefit from the UK government’s CfD scheme, which guarantees 20-year revenue stability, and provides predictable, scalable opportunities for long-term value creation. Construction of the first sites will begin in 2026, with initial commissioning expected for early 2027.
Two years after acquiring Green Switch Capital (GSC), Qair is now delivering on its commitments, demonstrating its capacity to de-risk and accelerate project development in a competitive market. This achievement aligns with Qair’s broader strategy of building a resilient, diversified portfolio across geographies and technologies, underpinned by contractual stability and operational excellence.
The UK achievement reflects Qair’s ability to convert opportunities into high-potential assets – an approach further validated by recent expansions, such as the acquisition of assets from ENO Energy in Germany, France and Belgium, which strengthens the group’s position in the European onshore wind sector. With a 35 GW development pipeline diversified across geographies and technologies, Qair provide stakeholders with a robust platform combining local expertise with global scale.
"The CfD awards in the UK demonstrate our ability to execute our strategy and focus on delivering high-quality, long-term projects. As we continue to expand our portfolio, we remain focused on creating value for all stakeholders, by leveraging our technical expertise, financial discipline and diversified asset base."
Charles Lhermitte
COO at Qair
Following the acquisition of Green Switch Capital (GSC) in 2024, Qair is actively developing a diversified pipeline of over 5 GW across solar PV, battery storage (BESS), and onshore wind projects in the UK. This expansion complements Qair’s existing portfolio in Scotland, including the 1 GW Ayre offshore wind project, awarded through the ScotWind leasing round.
With teams based in Liverpool, London, and Edinburgh, Qair combines local expertise with global experience to deliver innovative, large-scale renewable energy solutions that support the UK’s net-zero ambitions.
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About Qair
Qair is an independent renewable energy company developing, financing, building, and operating solar, wind, waste-to-energy, storage and green hydrogen production assets.
With 1.7 GW of capacity in operation or construction, the Group’s 780 employees are developing a portfolio pipeline of 35 GW in 20 countries across Europe, Latin America and Africa. Our ambition is to become an independent leader in responsible energy.
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