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Burges Salmon deploys multi-disciplinary team to support Ampyr Solar Europe on the acquisition of the 530+ MWp East Yorkshire Solar Project

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By Alec Whiter
20 Feb 2026 3 min read
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We have advised Ampyr Solar Europe, a leading European IPP and provider of sustainable energy solutions, on the acquisition from Boom Power of East Yorkshire Solar Farm Limited, the owner of a ready to build 530+ MWp solar project known as East Yorkshire Solar Farm (EYSF).

EYSF is a major renewable energy initiative located in East Yorkshire, connecting to the substation next to Drax power station. The project will be one of the largest consented solar projects in the UK. It has been awarded Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) status and was granted its development consent on 09 May 2025 by the Secretary of State.

EYSF is expected to generate sufficient electricity to power around 100,000 homes annually and 70 GWh of solar electricity by 2035.

A multi-disciplinary team from across the firm’s market leading Energy sector group advised Ampyr Solar Europe on the transaction. The team was led, by Danny Lee (Corporate), Alec Whiter (Energy projects), Ros Harris (Real Estate), Alex Minhinick (Planning and Compulsory Purchase), Lloyd James (Construction) and Hilary Barclay (Corporate Tax).

The full team included Niall Mackle, Manahil Qadir and Trulie Taylor in the Corporate team, Patrick Munro, Sofiya Yerokhina and Tommy Yapp in the Planning and Compulsory Purchase team, Lucy Ashmore and Zoe Williams in the Energy Projects team, Amy McPherson and Rebecca Scrafton in the Construction team, Pav Jureczko in the Corporate Tax team and Katie Matthews in the Real Estate team.

“We are delighted to advance our strategic growth in the UK market with the acquisition of the East Yorkshire Solar Farm project. This project is the largest in Ampyr Solar Europe’s growing photovoltaic/BESS portfolio and aligns with our mission to deliver high-impact renewable assets that support local communities, enhance energy security, and contribute to national decarbonisation objectives. The project underscores our continuing commitment to developing renewable assets in the United Kingdom, where ASE now has a pipeline of over 2.5GW, part of an aggregate European pipeline of 7GW across the UK, Germany and the Netherlands.”

Tarun Agrawal, CEO – Ampyr Solar Europe

“This is a huge milestone for Ampyr Solar Europe and also marks a significant point in the development of large-scale solar deployment in the UK. We are delighted to have supported our long‑standing client once again on their next significant step, and to bring together a multi‑disciplinary team with the expertise needed for a project of this scale.”

Alec Whiter, partner

Our award-winning energy lawyers are at the cutting edge of the sector, helping clients to deliver groundbreaking projects and operate successful businesses across the renewables, water, nuclear, fusion, hydrogen, energy storage, energy distribution, clean heat, water and waste sectors. From regulatory insight to delivering key project rights and high-profile M&A and financings, we offer deep sector knowledge and expert advice throughout the entire life cycle of a project. Experts across the firm work closely together, and this multidisciplinary approach allows us to view complex energy projects from all angles and provide tailored, commercially focused solutions for clients.

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