EDF Power Solutions Expands with Acquisition of Gate Burton Energy Park
Deal News | Jul 10, 2025 | Burges Salmon
EDF Power Solutions UK has acquired the Gate Burton Energy Park project in Lincolnshire from Low Carbon. The project, once operational, is expected to provide 500MW of solar capacity, sufficient to power 160,000 homes. It will also offer grid flexibility with integrated battery storage. This acquisition signifies EDF’s strengthened commitment to the energy transition through an expanded portfolio of significant solar and storage projects. Burges Salmon's Energy and Utilities sector group offered multifaceted legal expertise, spanning corporate, real estate, planning, and competition sectors, to support EDF’s strategic acquisition.
Sectors
- Renewable Energy
- Legal Advisory
Geography
- United Kingdom – The Gate Burton Energy Park project is located in Lincolnshire, UK, and the acquiring company, EDF Power Solutions, operates within the UK.
Industry
- Renewable Energy – The article discusses the acquisition of a solar energy park, indicating the focus on renewable energy expansion.
- Legal Advisory – Burges Salmon provided legal advising services for the acquisition, highlighting the involvement of the legal sector in M&A transactions.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDF Power Solutions UK | Acquirer | Company | A UK-based company focusing on expanding its solar and storage project portfolio. |
| Low Carbon | Vendor | Company | The seller of the Gate Burton Energy Park project. |
| Burges Salmon | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal services to EDF Power Solutions UK for the acquisition. |
| Malcolm Donald | Lead Partner | Person | A partner at Burges Salmon, leading the transaction. |
| Niall Mackle | Senior Associate | Person | A senior associate at Burges Salmon involved in the transaction. |
| Jenny Purcell | Solicitor | Person | A solicitor at Burges Salmon, part of the transaction team. |