Port of Liverpool connects solar to grid

A TOTAL of almost 7,000 (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 of a project that will see up to 48,000 solar panels installed across many more buildings at the Port of Liverpool.

The full solar array is being financed and delivered by E.ON, with a commitment to employing local contractors for installation and ongoing maintenance throughout the 25-year agreement.

The project is part of a 25-year agreement between Peel Ports Group and E.ON, which is set to cut CO2e emissions by 4,700 tonnes each year – equivalent to taking more than 1,600 cars off the road.

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.

“We are proud to be an industry leader in decarbonising port operations, having recently reported a 48% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse emissions across the group, in just five years.”

“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.”