Lovell, the leading national housebuilder and regeneration expert, has celebrated the success of its recent solar panel installation at its West Midlands office in Quinton. The 94-kilowatt peak (kWp) solar array, which covers two-thirds of the roof with 216 modules, has generated an impressive 25 megawatt hours of electricity in just two months. This achievement has resulted in a reduction of over 18 metric tonnes of carbon emissions, equivalent to planting nearly 300 trees.
This investment in photovoltaic (PV) solar panels is part of Lovell’s broader commitment to new technologies. The company has also implemented the Curv whole-house heating and hot water systems at several of its developments, utilizing infrared heating and battery storage technology.
Lovell has pledged to reduce its carbon footprint and achieve net zero emissions by 2030, aligning with the sustainability strategy of the Morgan Sindall Group. Carl Yale, refurbishment director at Lovell in the West Midlands, highlighted the milestone: “The success of these newly fitted solar panels is a great milestone for the Quinton team. Not only are we reducing our emissions, but we are also leading by example and encouraging staff to adopt more sustainable transport options. We are now able to offer 10 more EV charging points as a direct result of the increased electricity generated by the panels.”
Installed in June 2024, the solar panels are expected to generate around 50% of the office’s energy consumption, leading to significant cost savings. The clean energy produced has also enabled the installation of 16 EV charging points for staff and visitors, supporting longer-term sustainable initiatives for office spaces.
Lovell is actively exploring additional ways to reduce carbon emissions across its developments and sites in the region. This includes increased use of EVs, energy-efficient building designs, and renewable energy sources. Staff are encouraged to make individual carbon pledges to reduce energy use and promote carbon-saving commitments.
Carl added: “It’s incredibly important that we continue striving to be better when it comes to carbon consumption, and not just in the homes we build and refurbish, but in how we do it and in the places we work. This is hopefully just the start, and we will be looking at new ways to continuously improve our operations.”