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Burges Salmon deploys multi-disciplinary team to support Enray Power with major renewable energy project in North Yorkshire

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By Alec Whiter
12 May 2025 2 min read

We have advised Enray Power Ltd, a developer, owner and operator of renewable energy projects in the UK, on the procurement, construction, offtake arrangements and senior debt financing with Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A of its Camblesforth Solar Farm project.

Project overview and environmental impact

Located near Selby, North Yorkshire, the 68.5 MWp PV coupled with 24 MWh BESS project will provide green energy to 22,800 UK homes whilst offsetting 17,500teq of CO2 each year. The scheme will also provide over 16% in biodiversity net gain to create and preserve natural habitats and has an associated community benefit fund to enhance amenities for the local community.

Our team and expertise

A multi-disciplinary team from across Burges Salmon’s Energy and Utilities sector group advised Enray Power on the transaction, led, on the Projects side, by partner Alec Whiter and senior associate Charlotte Robinson, and, on the Banking and Finance side, by partner Graham Soar and senior associate Elin Blundell. The team also provided construction expertise, led by partner Lloyd James, director Laura Sharples, senior associates Uba Emole and Ross Howells and solicitor Tom Wild.

“Our mission is to power a sustainable future with renewable energy. This investment represents a significant milestone in our journey towards achieving that mission and demonstrates our commitment to responsible and sustainable development. We really enjoy working with Burges Salmon and continue to be impressed by the firm’s collaborative approach and exceptional technical knowledge. The Burges Salmon team integrated experts across the various fields with the Enray team seamlessly and worked side by side with us to ensure a successful close of this key transaction.”

Philip Price, Chief Executive Officer – Enray Power

“It was a pleasure working with the Enray Power team on all aspects of the Camblesforth Solar Farm. This project demonstrates Enray’s continued growth, commitment to delivering their IPP strategy and to demonstrate leadership in the energy transition. The work exemplified our integrated energy sector team in delivering comprehensive legal expertise across multiple disciplines, ensuring the successful execution and delivery of complex renewable energy projects.”

Alec Whiter, Partner – Burges Salmon

Combining sector knowledge with banking and finance expertise, Burges Salmon provides tailored advice to support lenders and borrowers on complex financing transactions in the UK and internationally. The firm’s energy capabilities were recognised in Clean Energy Pipeline’s annual Legal League Tables with Burges Salmon ranked as the second most active law firm in clean energy M&A deals and in the top 10 Project Finance table, having completed 18 transactions, totalling £936 million.