As part of our ambitious target to reach Net Zero we’re installing solar arrays at treatment works across our operating areas.
Not only does this make help us reduce our carbon footprint, but it also makes our network more resilient. Water and wastewater treatment are energy intensive activities, and solar power helps us generate green energy and reduce our carbon output while we also explore innovative ways to reduce our energy consumption overall.
In 2022, we took a big step forward an installed an array of 3,600 solar panels at Lumley Water Treatment Works in Co. Durham - the first of six sites, including Sedgeletch, Billingham, Newton Aycliffe, Broken Scar and Blyth. There is also Bran Sands, where our Green Power Station has added solar power to existing Green Gas production.