Watch: Landmark project to install 8,545 solar panels at Lakeside is complete

It is one of the largest car park solar panel and battery storage installations in the country with rooftop solar PV arrays on four buildings and newly constructed solar car park canopies in three car parking areas, equipped with accompanying battery storage. The full network of solar panels is set to generate approximately 4,000MWh per year - enough to power over 1,300 average three-bedroom houses for one year.

The energy generated will meet around 40 per cent of the entire site's electricity usage and will mean, on very sunny days and weekends, excess power can be released to the grid.

The energy services and building projects teams at Portsmouth City Council, which owns the site, have been working with solar panel installation contractor, Custom Solar, to get the panels up and running at Lakeside.

the council’s cabinet member for greening the city and climate action Cllr Kimberly Barrett said: "We are thrilled to have reached the final stage of this groundbreaking project! All teams have been dedicated and relentless in their efforts towards completion. It's truly inspiring to see another solar project land at Portsmouth and make a huge step towards greener energy and our Net Zero goal."

Simon Bateman, asset manager at Lakeside North Harbour, added: “This is an excellent opportunity for Lakeside businesses to benefit from the council’s Net Zero target at no direct cost to them. We are committed to creating a sustainable and environmentally responsible workspace for the businesses based here, the largest of its kind in this region. We recognise our responsibility to reduce environmental impacts, enhance sustainability, and contribute positively to the community and economy.

“This solar project will enable us to have a green electric supply for all 60 businesses at Lakeside. The environment is a fundamental core value at Lakeside – from creating the right atmosphere for our occupier community to driving sustainability and efficient use of our valuable resources."

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