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RNS Number : 9375L  Metlen Energy & Metals PLC  17 December 2025

PRESS RELEASE

 

EDF power solutions UK appoint METLEN to lead construction

of Longfield Solar Farm

 

Athens, Greece / London, United Kingdom - December 17, 2025 - METLEN
(http://www.metlengroup.com/)  (RIC: MTLN.L, Bloomberg: MTLN.LN, MTLN.GA,
ADR: MYTHY US) has been appointed by EDF power solutions UK the engineering,
procurement and construction (EPC) contract for its 400MW Longfield solar
farm, one of the largest solar projects in the UK.

The appointment comes at a key time for the project as procurement ramps up
ahead of construction getting underway in early 2027 with the target of
completion in 2030.

The scope of works awarded to METLEN includes comprehensive design, site
surveys, procurement and delivery of all materials, and the full civil,
mechanical, electrical, testing and commissioning works required for the
construction of the solar facility in line with National Grid Code Compliance
and DCO requirements, excluding grid connection works.

EDF power solutions and METLEN are both committed to maximising opportunities
for businesses within the Essex region and plan to hold a local supply chain
engagement day in the spring. In total, Longfield solar farm is estimated to
be generating enough power to provide electricity for the equivalent of
approximately 130,000 households, while helping avoid an estimated 60,000
tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year.

This will build on the work that EDF power solutions is already undertaking in
the region to encourage more young people to take up a career in renewable
energy. Destination Renewables, an education programme developed jointly by
EDF power solutions, DP Energy, Pembrokeshire College and Pembrokeshire
Coastal Forum, has been in place at Colchester Institute since the start of
the year and provides opportunities for students to hear directly from those
working in the clean energy industry.

Matthew Boulton, Director of Solar, Storage and Private Wire at EDF power
solutions UK, said: "We are delighted to partner with METLEN Energy &
Metals on the Longfield solar farm project. This is a significant step forward
for the delivery of our first DCO project. Together, we are not only building
important new UK renewable energy generation but also strengthening the future
of the local economy through the creation of opportunities for local
businesses."

With a strong international footprint and deep expertise in complex energy
projects, METLEN, a global energy and industrial company, is recognized as one
of the most reliable developers in the UK. METLEN now has more than 95
renewable energy projects (solar and BESS) in the UK and Ireland completed or
at various stages of execution or development. The total installed power of
the solar parks stands at more than 2.3GW, while the energy capacity of the
battery systems is over 1.3GWh.

Nikos Papapetrou, Chief Executive Director Renewables & Energy Transition
Platform, of METLEN commented on the agreement: "We are proud to partner with
EDF power solutions on a project of this scale and strategic importance for
the UK's energy transition. METLEN has a proven record of executing solar
projects in more than 30 countries, in all five continents, often in
challenging environments, consistently meeting the highest technical,
environmental and delivery standards."

Once operational, Longfield solar farm will support the UK's transition to
renewables following the award of a Contract for Difference in auction round
six. Longfield will also help one of the country's largest energy consumers in
reducing their operational emissions as the remaining electricity generated
will be supplied to Transport for London after a Corporate Power Purchase
Agreement was signed in July this year.

 

 

Notes to editors:

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For further information about METLEN please contact:

Ms. Antigoni Fakou: METLEN Press Office, Tel. +30210-6877346 | Fax
+30210-6877400 | E-mail: Antigoni.fakou@metlengroup.com
(mailto:Antigoni.fakou@metlengroup.com)

 

METLEN:

METLEN Energy & Metals Plc (METLEN) is the parent company of the
international industrial and energy group, a leader in the metallurgy and
energy sectors, focused on sustainable growth and the circular economy. METLEN
is a benchmark in competitive "green" metallurgy at both European and global
level, operating the only fully integrated bauxite, alumina and primary
aluminium production plant in the European Union, with privately owned port
facilities. In the energy sector, the Company provides integrated solutions
through the implementation of thermal and renewable power generation projects,
electricity distribution and supply, as well as investments in network
infrastructure, battery storage and other green technologies. METLEN operates
across five continents and in more than 40 countries, employing over 9,000
people worldwide and applying a fully synergistic model across its metallurgy,
energy and end-to-end energy project development activities.

METLEN Financial Highlights

The Company has its primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and secondary
listed on the Athens Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100
Index. In 2024, METLEN reported consolidated revenue of €5.68 billion and
EBITDA of €1.08 billion, up 7% year-on-year, with net profit of €615
million. Adjusted net debt stood at €1.78 billion, with a Net Debt/EBITDA
ratio of 1.7x, reflecting strong financial resilience. METLEN is rated by
leading international sustainability and ESG agencies, holding the unique
Greek position in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Emerging Market index, and
distinguished across MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS Quality score, ISS Corporate
Score, S&P Global ESG, LSEG, CDP, FTSE Russell, ESG Book, EcoVadis,
Bloomberg and IdealRatings.

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For more information about EDF power solutions UK please contact:

Mr. Peter Hess: Senior External Affairs Manager,

EDF power solutions UK and Ireland, Tel. +447920070832  | E-mail:
peter.hess@edf-re.uk (mailto:peter.hess@edf-re.uk)

 

EDF power solutions UK

EDF power solutions UK and Ireland is a subsidiary of the EDF Group, one of
the world's largest low carbon electricity companies. Our goal is to have 10
GW of operational projects by 2035 to support the UK and Ireland in moving to
clean power and to do whatever we can to ensure communities and businesses
enjoy access to a diverse, reliable, and affordable low-carbon energy mix for
decades to come.

Previously known as EDF Renewables UK and Ireland, EDF power solutions UK and
Ireland has an operating portfolio of 50 renewable energy sites including
solar, battery, onshore and offshore wind (together totalling more than 2GW).
We are providing much needed affordable, low carbon electricity across the UK
and have an expanding portfolio with almost 15GW of projects in planning and
development.

In addition to Longfield, EDF power solutions is also developing the following
DCO projects - Gate Burton and Springwell in Lincolnshire, Rosefield in
Buckinghamshire and South Brooks in Kent.

www.edf-powersolutions.uk (http://www.edf-powersolutions.uk)

 

 

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