One of Teesside’s largest rooftop solar projects is now live – supporting a major step toward greener port operations in the North East.
A huge new solar panel system has been installed at Teesport in Middlesbrough by PD Ports, as part of efforts to reduce the port’s carbon footprint.
The 675kW scheme has been fitted to the roof of the largest warehouse at Tees Bulks Quay and includes around 2,000 solar panels.
The system is expected to generate enough renewable electricity each year to power around 330 homes, cutting Teesport’s reliance on grid electricity by about 10 per cent.
Darren Coleman, project engineer at PD Ports, said: “The successful delivery of these projects demonstrates what can be achieved through strong project leadership, effective stakeholder collaboration and a shared focus on sustainability.
“We are proud to have delivered infrastructure improvements that provide long-term operational and environmental benefits while supporting our wider sustainability ambitions.”
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The project was delivered by PD Ports’ project engineering team working alongside Custom Solar and HA Installations, who carried out a major substation upgrade.
It is the latest in a series of renewable energy investments across PD Ports sites in Teesside, including Tees Commerce Park in Middlesbrough and facilities in Billingham and Groveport.
Across those sites, the company’s solar installations now generate enough electricity each year to power hundreds of homes, while helping cut carbon emissions by more than 200 tonnes annually.
A PD Ports spokesperson said: “As one of the UK’s largest port operators, we’re continuing to invest in infrastructure that supports lower-carbon port operations, improves energy resilience and helps drive more sustainable logistics.”
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