Global Infrastructure SherpaCero Generation and Enso Energy secure financing for UK solar and battery storage project
78 MWp
Capacity
Cero Generation and Enso Energy have reached financial close on the Bumble Bee co-located solar and battery storage project near Doncaster, with financing secured from a group of lenders including ING, NORD/LB, Rabobank, and Santander UK. The project will comprise 78 MWp of solar PV generation alongside a 120 MW battery energy storage system.
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Counterparts (6)
Lender
Rabobank
Rabobank is a cooperative bank with a focus on food and agriculture. They provide financial services and investments across various sectors, including infrastructure projects related to sustainable development and energy transition.
ING
ING is a global bank with a strong European base, offering retail and wholesale banking services. They provide specialized lending, tailored corporate finance, debt and equity market solutions, sustainable finance solutions, payments and cash management, and trade and treasury services.
Santander
Banco Santander is a global financial institution offering a range of services including retail banking, corporate and investment banking, asset management, and consumer finance. The company focuses on building lasting loyalty among its shareholders and supporting education, employability, and entrepreneurship.
NORD/LB
NORD/LB is a German Landesbank that provides a range of financial services to corporate customers, savings banks, and private investors. They are involved in structured finance, syndications, investment solutions, and financial markets.
Developer
Cero Generation
Cero Generation is a European solar development company. They develop large-scale solar and energy storage projects across Europe.
Enso Energy
Enso Energy is a solar energy company focused on developing and operating solar farms. They aim to provide clean and affordable energy solutions.
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Cero Generation and Enso Energy's successful financing of the Bumble Bee project signifies a growing trend in the UK's renewable energy sector: the co-location of solar PV generation with battery energy storage systems (BESS). Securing debt financing from a consortium of established lenders, including ING, NORD/LB, Rabobank, and Santander UK, demonstrates the increasing bankability of these integrated projects. This project will add 78 MWp of solar capacity and 120 MW of battery storage to the UK grid, contributing to the nation's decarbonization goals and grid stability.
The Bumble Bee project's financing underscores the strategic importance of BESS in supporting the intermittency of renewable energy sources. The involvement of experienced developers like Cero Generation and Enso Energy, coupled with the backing of reputable financial institutions, signals confidence in the project's viability and the broader market for co-located solar and storage. This deal is likely to encourage further investment in similar projects across the UK, accelerating the transition to a cleaner energy future.
- 78 MWp solar PV and 120 MW battery storage capacity
- Financing secured from a consortium of reputable lenders: ING, NORD/LB, Rabobank, and Santander UK
- Co-location of solar and battery storage addresses intermittency challenges
- Involves experienced developers Cero Generation and Enso Energy
Timeline
Announced
Feb 23, 2026
Signed
Closed
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