21 October 2025
Bluefield Solar Income Fund Limited
('Bluefield Solar' or the 'Company')
Changes to Director Roles and Responsibilities
Bluefield Solar (LON: BSIF), the London listed UK income fund focused primarily on acquiring and managing solar energy assets, announces that following the publication earlier today of the Company's Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2025, the Board of Bluefield Solar is pleased to confirm the following changes to its Chair and Committee composition, effective immediately.
· Michael Gibbons , CBE has been appointed as Chair of the Board, succeeding John Scott, who will remain on the Board as a non-executive director for a short period to facilitate a smooth transition.
· Glen Suarez has been appointed as the Company's Senior Independent Director, succeeding Michael Gibbons.
· Michael Gibbons has been appointed Chair of the Nomination Committee, replacing Meriel Lenfestey.
· Meriel Lenfestey has been appointed Chair of the Remuneration Committee, replacing Michael Gibbons.
· The composition of the Audit and Risk Committee remains unchanged, with Libby Burne continuing as Chair.
· The composition of the Environmental, Social and Governance ('ESG') Committee remains unchanged, with Meriel Lenfestey continuing as Chair.
· The composition of the Management Engagement and Service Providers Committee ('MESPC') remains unchanged, with Chris Waldron continuing as Chair.
These changes reflect the Board's commitment to maintaining a robust governance framework and ensuring that the Company continues to benefit from a diverse range of skills and experience at the Board and Committee level.
There is no further information required to be disclosed in accordance with UK listing rule 6.4.6.
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For further information:
Bluefield Solar Board To be contacted via Ocorian
Bluefield Partners LLP (Company Investment Adviser)
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Tel: +44 (0) 1481 742 742
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Deutsche Numis (Company Broker)
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Tel: +44 (0) 20 7260 1000 |
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Ocorian
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Media enquiries:
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About Bluefield Solar
Bluefield Solar is a London listed income fund focused primarily on acquiring and managing solar energy assets. Not less than 75% of the Company's gross assets will be invested into UK solar assets. The Company can also invest up to 25% of its gross assets into other technologies, such as wind and storage. Bluefield Solar owns and operates a UK portfolio of 850MW, comprising 792MW of solar and 58MW of onshore wind.
Further information can be viewed at www.bluefieldsif.com
About Bluefield Partners
Bluefield Partners LLP was established in 2009 and is an investment adviser to companies and funds investing in renewable energy infrastructure. It has a proven record in the selection, acquisition and supervision of large-scale energy assets in the UK and Europe. The team has been involved in over £6.3 billion renewable funds and/or transactions in both the UK and Europe, including over £1.9 billion in the UK since December 2011.
Bluefield Partners LLP has led the acquisitions of, and currently advises on, over 100 UK based solar photovoltaic assets that are agriculturally, commercially or industrially situated. Based in its London office, it is supported by a dedicated and experienced team of investment, legal and portfolio executives. Bluefield Partners LLP was appointed Investment Adviser to Bluefield Solar in June 2013.