New solar farm helps Multiplex to reach net zero ambitions
Last week, Multiplex clais hooked to the grid at its Northwold solar PV generating station, located in Norfolk. This station was developed in cooperation with Ampyr Solar Europe and is planned to be used to provide energy to the company’s construction facilities. But what does this project mean, and what are the perspectives in that way of using solar farms?
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What is the project of a solar farm?
The main goal for building Northwold PV solar station was to provide building facilities for Multiplex by its own electrical station. For it, the agreement between Multiplex and Ampyr Solar Europe was signed in November 2023. Now, Multiplex is the first and only operator of solar station that is used for its own construction facilities.
Norfolk PV has a 10 MWt generation power, covering 19 hectares and located 16 380 solar panels. It is enough to provide 11,448 MWh power per year, or provide full year 4200 households with energy. Four major construction projects that it is delivering in central London – including New Zealand House, One Exchange Square and Bankside Yards (Building 2) – will be powered by green energy offset under the PPA from the 1st of April, 2025. And this is not all. Multiplex, and other companies, plan to increase building of farms in the UK, both help to reach net zero target and make building processes cheaper.
How will it help to reach the net-zero target?
Increasing building of solar farms help to reach the UK net zero target for several reasons. First, and the main, it decreases CO2 emission during building processes. Also this PV station remains after construction work is completed and can be used to power existing buildings.
Multiplex UK regional director Tom Marke said: “Northwold PV going online is a significant step forward in reducing our carbon emissions, delivering actions and not merely words supporting the decarbonisation of the UK construction industry. Multiplex’s self-generated renewable energy will directly lead to verifiable emission reduction and renewable energy production. It support the UK’s National Grid decarbonisation goals.”
Ampyr Solar Europe chief executive Tarun Agrawal said: “This project represents another important step in our commitment to a cleaner, greener future. With the Northwold PV installation, we are expanding our European renewable energy portfolio. Also it demonstrating our dedication to the UK’s decarbonization goals. We are excited to continue our journey in enabling a sustainable energy transition.”
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