'Major' milestone for Port of Liverpool in 'UK's largest' project
It marks a ‘major’ step in plans to install up to 48,000 solar panels across the Port.
The Port of Liverpool is celebrating a ‘significant’ milestone as part of an ‘ambitious’ project.
Peel Ports Group and E.ON have successfully generated the first power from the new solar panels on the new nearly 260,000 square foot Alexandra Dock warehouse, part of a major sustainability programme at the Port and the creation of the UK’s largest roof-mounted solar array.
6,926 solar panels have been installed on the warehouse known as the ‘Alex Shed’ and have now been connected to the grid – the first instalment in a project that will see up to 48,000 solar panels installed across many more buildings at the Port of Liverpool.
Lewis McIntyre, Managing Director – Port Services at Peel Ports Group said: “Generating the first power from this landmark solar project is a major milestone for the Port of Liverpool and for Peel Ports Group as a whole.
“By transforming our warehouse rooftops into clean energy assets, we’re taking practical, large-scale action to decarbonise a critical national gateway which enables regional trade and economic growth.”
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“He added: This project demonstrates how ports can lead the transition to renewable energy by maximising existing infrastructure, working with trusted partners like E.ON, and delivering long-term benefits for our customers, local communities and the environment as we progress towards our net zero target by 2040.”