HomeClimate change action planTheme: Energy and BuildingsAction: Council estate - increase solar power generation

Council estate - increase solar power generation

Status

On Track

Implementation Stage

Early Concept/Scoping
Define/Plan
Deliver
Complete

Action Description

Increase PV (photovoltaic) generation across DCC estate by 3MW. This will include a mixture of roof mounted, ground mounted, and vertical mounted, to best suit the site.

Target

3MW of solar PV to be installed

Progress Update

Procurement for SPA4 (Solar PV Array 4), to deliver 0.5MW of PV across DCC estate began on 11/12/2024. Outside of SPA4, solar PV has been installed at Peterlee Pathways and Corten House. Currently investigating the potential of solar PV at Chilton Depot.
Expected Completion Date
31/03/2027
Responsible Organisation
Durham County Council
Section Team
Carbon Footprint Type
Council
Council Carbon Footprint
Med (>50-200 tonnes)
Countywide Carbon Footprint
Actual Annual Co2 Saving
Cost
£750,000
Funding Secured
No