Sun-Powered Sport: Solar PV for McLaren Leisure
Powering a More Sustainable Future
A major solar energy project at McLaren Leisure has now been successfully completed, helping reduce energy costs, lower carbon emissions, and improve the long-term sustainability of the facility. A new solar photovoltaic (PV) system and a 100KW battery has been installed across several of the centre’s roofs, generating clean, renewable electricity to help power the building day-to-day.
About the Project
McLaren Leisure has taken an important step towards a greener future with the successful installation of a large-scale solar PV system across the facility. The new system will provide approximately 140kW of solar generation capacity, producing renewable electricity directly on site and helping reduce reliance on grid energy.
This major renewable energy investment will help:
- Reduce long-term electricity costs
- Lower the building’s carbon footprint
- Improve energy resilience for the future
- Support community sustainability goals
- Demonstrate renewable energy in action within a local community facility
The system is now actively generating renewable electricity for the building, helping to power the facility while reducing energy costs and carbon emissions.
Early performance figures show the panels are already performing extremely well, particularly during brighter spring weather, with strong levels of renewable energy generation being achieved.
This project has been made possible with support from the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) and reflects the Centre’s commitment to building a more sustainable future for the community.
Live Solar Data Display
Visitors to McLaren Leisure can now view live solar generation data at the reception display screen.
The display shows:
- Real-time solar power generation
- Energy being used within the building
- Environmental impact and carbon savings
- Renewable energy contribution throughout the day
This provides a great opportunity for visitors to see renewable energy in action within their community facility.