The UK’s Suffolk Yacht Harbour (SYH) is to install the first ground-mount solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS).
The system will have a capacity of 479,108kW per year – the equivalent to powering approximately 133 homes and will be installed by Push Power, provider of commercial solar power solutions, as part of the marina’s inaugural land-use energy optimisation.
In addition to the bespoke array of 1152 PV ground-mounted panels, the project will deliver the first BESS for a UK marina, with a capacity of 852.48kWh, the equivalent of powering 86 homes per day.
Pioneering project
Suffolk Yacht Harbour, located in Levington on the River Orwell in Suffolk, has 550 marina berths plus additional swinging moorings.
In addition to multi-faceted workshops, two chandleries and 11 marine businesses onsite, SYH also has a large hoist capacity.
“This is a pioneering project for the UK’s marina sector,” said Andy Khan, managing director of Push Power.
“Push Power will design and deliver the country’s first ground-mounted solar PV and BESS system to energise a yacht harbour, resulting in optimal energy efficiency with significant cost-savings and greater operational resilience for SYH.
Reducing environmental impact
“We anticipate Push Power’s solar solution for SYH will cover nearly 50% of the company’s annual electricity needs, greatly reducing their reliance on grid power.”
Josh Major, managing director at Suffolk Yacht Harbour, added: “As a working harbour, we’re always looking for ways to evolve responsibly – supporting the businesses and people based here while reducing our impact on the environment around us.
“This installation reflects a long-term commitment to the future of the harbour, helping us move towards more sustainable operations while remaining true to the character and heritage of the site.”
Push Power provides utility-grade commercial solar solutions across major distribution, manufacturing, farming and sports facilities.
