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Cowley House Solar Farm
Shotwick Solar Park is the largest solar park in the UK and the largest private wire connection in the UK, helping power 18,000 homes sustainably.
Location
Size
62MW
Type
Ground-mounted solar farm
Client
Sunel
Scope
Timeline
Cowley House Solar Farm
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Identify Assessment & Consultation
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Engage & Tailor
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Approvals & Constructs
The Problem/Challenge
The Cowley House project presented several programme-critical and commercially sensitive challenges, requiring strong management and structured delivery:
Interface conflicts between ICP and solar farm construction trades
Material availability and logistics constraints – Delays in key materials affected installation continuity and required constant rescheduling of works.
Quality and Sign-of bottlenecks – Works were often delayed dur to inspection requirements and inconsistencies in acceptance standards across stakeholders
Programme pressure and milestone risk – Critical milestones were at risk due to compounded delay across workstreams
SolarStyle's Solution
Solarstyle implemented a structured, commercially driven delivery strategy focused on control, accountability, and recovery.
Re-sequencing of works – Reorganised installation activities to prioritise available work fronts and maintain productivity despite constrains.
Enhanced coordination and communication protocols – Introduced clear reporting lines to ensure all instructions flowed through the correct management structure to eliminate confusion.
Daily performance tracking and accountability – Implemented strict daily reporting (labour, output, delays) to identify issues in real time and drive resolution
Proactive issue escalation – Rapid escalation of design, access, and material issues to prevent prolonged delays.
Commercial awareness in delivery – Maintained detailed records of delays, disruptions, and inefficiencies to protect contractual position and support claims where required
The delivery of the Cowley House Solar Farm was executed through a structured and highly controlled approach, ensuring that installation activities progressed efficiently despite ongoing site constraints, complex trade interfaces, and programme pressures. This was achieved through :
Delivered through phased installation approach, aligned with site readiness.
Managed multiple subcontractors and interfaces across mechanical, electrical and civils scopes
Maintained programme momentum through flexible resource allocation
Ensured material distribution and logistics coordination across all site areas.
Enforced strict HSEQ standards in line with CDM2015 and site requirements.
Maintained high levels of site supervision and leadership presence
Results & Impact
Despite a challenging delivery environment, the Cowley House Solar Farm achieved strong outcomes through disciplined management, proactive problem-solving, and effective coordination, resulting in a high-quality installation, improved site efficiency, and a strengthened commercial and programme position. The results of which was :
Utility-scale PV installation delivered under challenging conditions.
Programme recovery achieved through re-sequencing and active management
Improved site coordination and workflow efficiency
Reduced downtime through proactive planning and reporting
Strengthened commercial position through detailed record-keeping and evidence-based management.
High quality installation delivered in line with client expectations
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