With an installed capacity of 386 kWp through 840 solar panels, the new plant aims to generate sustainable energy and reduce Exolum’s operations-related carbon emissions, as well as prevent volatility in the electricity market.
Electricity consumption is the main source of Exolum’s emissions, and the supply of energy from the solar plant will avoid 84 tonnes of CO2 being emitted into the atmosphere every year – the equivalent of planting 8,396 trees.
The project, funded by the Ministry of Defence (MOD), supports the MOD’s Strategic Approach to leading climate change action through collaboration with industry partners. The Misterton solar park contributes to the goal of moving away from fossil fuels and working towards obtaining more sustainable energy sources. The commissioning of this new plant was attended by Colonel Peter Skinsley as a representative of the MOD’s Operational Energy Authority.
Sustainability strategy
The plant supports Exolum’s sustainability strategy, which aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 53% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 in line with Sustainable Development Goals. The strategy also includes specific projects and plans aimed at protecting biodiversity, the efficient use of natural resources and the fight against climate change.
In order to strengthen its commitment to renewable energies and the energy transition while reducing emissions and promoting clean, sustainable activity, Exolum is implementing projects related to the development of eco-fuels and other energy carriers such as hydrogen.