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Downing has acquired a 42.5MW solar power plant in Launceston, Cornwall, scheduled for grid connection in Q4 2027. The Higher Witheven solar plant will connect to the 400kV Alverdiscott substation and has a Contract for Difference from Allocation Round 7.

This purchase marks Downing's fifth acquisition in three months, aligning with its joint venture with Tokyo Century Corporation aimed at developing ready-to-build solar projects with confirmed grid connection dates. Recent acquisitions include projects from BOOM Power and Vattenfall, contingent on secured grid connection offers.