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Yorkshire Water has given the green light to 28 sites across its region as part of a £25 million investment into solar arrays.
The sites are anticipated to generate a total capacity of around 23MW that will provide 4% of the company’s annual power requirements.
The array will contribute to the company’s pledge to be net zero by 2030.
“This project is a significant step in reaching our aims of carbon net zero by 2030,” said Daniel Oxley, Yorkshire Water commercial programme manager. “Due to changes in the treatment process at our sites over recent years, many have been left with surplus operational land which can be used for the generation of renewable energy.
“These have been identified and will become home to new solar panel arrays. Once completed, the first deployment of solar panels will generate 4% of our annual power needs, increasing our renewable energy use, reducing our exposure to energy price volatility and reducing the operational costs of our sites, which will provide better value for money for our customers.”
The company will work with Downing LLP to develop, design, build and operate the 28 sites that will generate electricity to be used at Yorkshire sites.
Sean Moore, investment director at Downing, commented: “By assisting a national utility company with its goal of reaching net zero by 2030, we are emphasising Downing’s commitment to responsible investing. It’s fantastic to support energy-intensive industries such as water companies making progressive strides to reduce their carbon footprint – something we whole-heartedly support.”
Net zero and decarbonising the water sector will be a key topic at Utility Week Forum, taking place 8-9 November. Find out more here.
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