Tyne Dock, South Shields, UK
As part of their Tyne 2050 strategy, the Port has set out an ambitious target to become a net zero port by 2030.
Deep-sea port
Tyne Dock, South Shields, UK
Longi 500w
1 380
8 Weeks
690 kWp
From our base in Burnley, we deliver large-scale solar projects across the UK for organisations committed to long-term energy stability and reduced carbon emissions. One recent example is our work with the Port of Tyne, one of the UK’s most progressive deep-sea ports and a key player in the North East’s economic infrastructure.
As part of their Tyne 2050 strategy, the Port has set out an ambitious target to become a net zero port by 2030. To help accelerate this transition, Low Carbon Energy designed and delivered a high-performance solar PV system that now contributes directly to their decarbonisation and energy resilience goals.
We were commissioned to design, engineer and install a system capable of supporting the Port’s expanding operational demands while delivering measurable carbon savings.
This installation now generates a significant proportion of the Port’s onsite electricity, easing reliance on the grid and mitigating exposure to volatile energy prices. The system is built to operate at scale, providing dependable output for decades to come. Ports are energy-intensive environments, with continuous operations, large estates and varied infrastructure. Our engineering team worked closely with the Port of Tyne to integrate the system across their existing footprint with minimal disruption. The solution supports their operational efficiency, strengthens local sustainability commitments, and reinforces their role as a national leader in low-carbon logistics and maritime services. Our work mirrors the approach taken across other major UK projects – such as our installation for Crow Wood Hotel & Spa, where we delivered a 1,127 kWp system generating 981,927 kWh annually and offsetting 196 tonnes of CO₂. The Port of Tyne project continues this standard of precision engineering and long-term impact.
Port of Tyne could save aroun 114 000 £ per year on electricity costs by using this solar system instead of purchasing electricity from the grid.
This system generates around 572,310 kWh/yr of electricity annually.
By using this system Port of Tyne can reduce emissions by approximately 133 Tonnes of CO2 per year.
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