Eneco said the Sevor Farm Solar project will meet about 64% of theenergy needs of Honda’s engine plant near Swindon, southwest England, when itstarts operating adjacent to the factory in early 2015.

Eneco will work with existing developer AEE Renewables tobuild the project, including the addition of flood protection.

The acquisition is the first investment in UK solar by Eneco,which is well established on the British wind scene through its onshorepipeline and 50% share in the Navitus Bay Round 3 offshore project.

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