POWERING FELIXSTOWE MEGA DISTRIBUTION CENTRE WITH SOLAR BRILLIANCE
As we continue to work towards Net Zero emissions by 2050, we’ve taking significant steps towards sustainability with the large scale solar panel installation at our 750,000 sq ft Felixstowe Mega Distribution Centre (FMDC).
The installation project includes 6,180 photovoltaic panels strategically positioned across our FMDC’s vast rooftop. These panels, along with 18 inverters, ensure maximum year-round yield and deliver an impressive peak output of clean, renewable energy.
The solar installation now covers 26% of the FMDC’s annual electricity demand, significantly reducing reliance on non-renewable energy sources. The system generates over 2,500 MW of sustainable energy, with 86% of this energy consumed on-site, meeting the facility’s operational needs.
A complex Distribution Network Operator (DNO) setup was required to meet the 200kWp export limitation. This involved complying with the new G100/2 regulations and installing approximately 600 metres of fibre optic data cable to meter live demand at the transformer.
KEY STATS
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The number of months it will take to install the solar panels
6,180
The number of photovoltaic panels positioned across the FMDC’s rooftop
2,500 MW
The amount of clean, renewable energy the panel will produce
£2 million
Uniserve’s investment into sustainability and commitment to a greener future
26%
The electricity generated will cover over a quarter of Uniserve’s electricity demand
507,927 kg
The “Powerhouse” is projected to save this much of CO2 each year, equivalent to the weight of 42 London buses!
86%
The energy produced will cover the vast majority of internal operational needs of the FMDC
320,000 kWh
Estimated surplus power that the project aims to contribute to the grid
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