Portsmouth's Trafalgar Wharf transformed through solar panel installation

Trafalgar Wharf shipyard in Portsmouth has been transformed via the installation of large solar panels on the Trafalgar Drystack building.

The solar installation serves as a sustainable energy source for the various buildings and businesses within Trafalgar Wharf.

These panels have a capacity of 640 kW (kilowatts) and have been in operation since march, generating thus far 223 megawatt hours of electricity for the Shipyard (the equivalent of powering electric vehicles for roughly 743,333 miles).

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Manager director of the Trafalgar Group Jonny Boys said: '‘The new solar installation not only benefits our clients and the businesses on-site but also aligns with the Portsmouth area’s aspirations for a greener future.’

The solar installation offsets the environmental impact within the leisure boating, commercial shipyard and property sectors within the facility. This includes Trafalgar Group businesses such as The Trafalgar Drystack, Boat Club Trafalgar, RIBs For Sale and Trafalgar Commercial Shipyard.

The Trafalgar group of businesses added the former Vosper Thornycroft site, at the top of Portsmouth Harbour, to its portfolio in 2008. The original Vospers boat shed was renovated into the Trafalgar Drystack building, which has the capacity to store over 300 power and motorboats.

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