Thrive Renewables, a Bristol-based renewable energy investor, has acquired a 14-MW solar farm in Essex. The Dunmow site, purchased from developer PS Renewables for an undisclosed sum, has completed construction and is expected to become operational later this month.
Once live, the solar farm will generate approximately 14,500 MWh of clean electricity annually—enough to power over 4,390 local homes. Thrive also plans to offer a shared ownership opportunity, enabling the local community to invest in up to a 10% stake in the project.
This acquisition represents Thrive’s first wholly owned ground-mounted solar installation and the third project backed by its joint venture with TopCashback Sustainability, Fair Play Clean Energy Ltd. The venture has a capital fund of GBP 80 million (USD 106.6m/EUR 95.0m) dedicated to advancing clean energy projects across the UK.
