Peel Ports Group and E.ON have marked a major sustainability milestone at the Port of Liverpool, with the first electricity now generated from nearly 7,000 solar panels installed on the new Alexandra Dock warehouse (‘Alex Shed’). This is the first phase of a wider project that will see up to 48,000 panels installed across the port, creating the UK’s largest roof-mounted solar array.
The solar project is part of a 25-year partnership between Peel Ports and E.ON, expected to cut 4,700 tonnes of CO₂e per year, equivalent to removing 1,600 cars from the road annually. Once fully operational, the array will deliver 25 MW of electricity, meeting a quarter of the port’s annual energy needs, comparable to the yearly consumption of over 10,000 UK homes.
Peel Ports aims to secure 50% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030, with this initiative contributing directly to its net zero target by 2040. All work was completed within the existing port footprint, with materials transported by sea to minimise community impact.
Lewis McIntyre, Managing Director – Port Services, said: “By transforming warehouse rooftops into clean energy assets, we are taking large-scale action to decarbonise a critical national gateway. This project shows how ports can lead the transition to renewable energy, delivering long-term benefits for customers, communities, and the environment.”
E.ON’s Vijay Tank added: “The first grid connection of this major solar project is a big leap towards creating a clean energy system fit for the future.”
This milestone builds on Peel Ports Group’s recent achievement of a 48% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions over five years.
