UK’s largest shopping centre solar panel system unveiled at White Rose in Leeds
Listed commercial property company Landsec has unveiled the installation of the biggest solar photovoltaic (PV) system at a retail site in the UK – at White Rose Shopping Centre in Leeds.
The installation on the roof of the centre will generate 680,000 kWh of power a year, enough electricity to power over 200 UK homes for 12 months.
The PV will supply 39% of the daytime electricity used in the mall areas of the centre.
In its first year, the system will reduce carbon emissions at White Rose by 250 tonnes; the equivalent of over half a million miles of passenger car emissions.
It forms a key part of the ongoing sustainability strategy at the centre, which includes a comprehensive bio-diversity programme alongside energy efficiency measures and a focus on reducing food waste.
Scott Parsons, managing director, retail, Landsec, said: “We are extremely proud to have set a UK-wide benchmark for renewable electricity. Landsec is committed to setting and achieving ambitious sustainability targets and this is a fantastic example of how innovative thinking can benefit both retailers and the environment.”
The PV was installed over a period of six weeks by EvoEnergy. Syzygy Renewables Ltd acted as project managers for Landsec.
