Massive PV array for London scheme
Developer investor SEGRO has completed its largest solar panel installation in London at SEGRO Logistics Centre Faggs Road near Heathrow Airport.
By Liza Helps Property Editor Logistics Matters
THE ARRAY has been built for tenant GEODIS, which occupies a 96,562 ft2 unit. It consists of 1,750 PV panels with installed capacity 700 kWp. The energy produced is equivalent to powering 75 homes and saves as much carbon annually as planting 5,445 trees.
The project aligns with the Responsible SEGRO commitment to champion low carbon growth and requirements of the Heathrow supply chain, where businesses are expected to demonstrate low-carbon building practices to support the airport's sustainability goals.
As part of the initiative, SEGRO was able to secure a Power Purchase Agreement that enables the customer to benefit from cheaper electricity.
GEODIS, Managing Director Chris Packwood, said: “We are delighted with the evolution of our facility, to now harness the power of the sun. This further strengthens the GEODIS commitment to sustainability, by having confidence in the origin of our power supply and the associated REGO certificates.”
The installation is linked to GEODIS’ recent lease renewal and as part of the agreement, SEGRO installed six electric vehicle charging stations, furthering the sustainability credentials of the development.
