LONGi and Cero Launch UK’s First 115MW Back Contact Solar Farm
The solar industry has reached a critical milestone with the inauguration of UK’s first back contact solar farm. The 115MW Bramley development showcases next-generation panel technology that could revolutionize efficiency standards for utility-scale solar projects.
Revolutionary Back Contact Panel Technology
Unlike traditional PERC or TOPCon modules, back contact (BC) panels eliminate frontal shading by relocating all electrical connections to the rear. Bramley’s Hi-MO 7 modules achieve 22.8% efficiency – particularly valuable for the UK’s diffuse light conditions and similar to JinkoSolar’s TOPCon advancements.
Economic and Environmental Impact Analysis
While BC technology historically commanded a 15-20% price premium, scaled production has significantly reduced costs. The Bramley solar farm delivers:
- Annual power for 35,000 homes
- Emission reductions equivalent to 18,000 petrol vehicles
- Viability data for hybrid solar systems in challenging environments
Future-Proofing UK Solar Infrastructure
This grid-connected project arrives as the UK aims for 70GW solar capacity by 2035, complementing other innovations like utility-scale battery storage projects transforming global renewable energy systems.
Benchmarking Solar Innovation
The Bramley development provides crucial performance data for next-generation technologies in temperate climates, paralleling advancements in high-voltage battery storage systems and supporting the global transition to sustainable energy solutions.
