With Lombard’s funding, Anesco will be able to support its UK projects through their development phases.
September 3, 2026
UK renewable energy developer Anesco has secured funding from financier Lombard to develop and operate three renewable sites in the UK.
Lombard’s financing will cover a portfolio of Anesco’s projects, which are all at various stages of delivery:
Woodwalton solar farm in Cambridgeshire (21MWp) is currently operational and generating renewable power.
Rothienorman BESS in Aberdeenshire (50MW/100MWh) is approaching the final stages of construction before being commissioned.
Coven in Staffordshire (48.5MWp) has achieved financial close and will begin the next phase of development.
For Lombard, the financing agreement with Anesco is part of the company’s drive to fund renewable projects which are reinforcing the UK’s energy security.
Tom Bosson, head of renewable energy lending for Lombard, commented: “By working with experienced developers such as Anesco, we can help bring forward investment in renewable energy and storage technologies that are expected to play an important role in supporting a more resilient energy system and the UK's pathway to net-zero.”
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“The Woodwalton, Rothienorman and Coven projects demonstrate the scale and variety of infrastructure supporting the UK's energy transition.”
Hildagarde McCarville, Anesco’s CEO, added that the completion of the projects’ financing—at different stages of development—was a testament to the company’s pipeline, delivery and partnerships.
“We are pleased to be working with Lombard to move forward with these projects, which will contribute to the UK’s energy transition and energy security, while creating long-term value for our stakeholders,” McCarville concluded.
The news comes as Anesco continues to expand its foothold across northern Europe. As part of Ara Partners and Nature Infrastructure Capital, Anesco has delivered 1.3GW of solar and storage assets and additionally manages a portfolio for investors totalling over 1.3GW.
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