{"id":1672,"date":"2026-04-09T08:40:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1672"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:40:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:50","slug":"low-carbon-future-looks-bright-for-4mw-swansea-solar-farm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1672","title":{"rendered":"Low-Carbon Future Looks Bright for 4MW Swansea Solar Farm"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Low-Carbon Future Looks Bright for 4MW Swansea Solar Farm<\/title><meta name=\"description\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"keywords\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"googlebot\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary\"><meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Low-Carbon Future Looks Bright for 4MW Swansea Solar Farm\"><meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"\"><meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"website\"><meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/press-releases\/low-carbon-future-looks-bright-for-4mw-swansea-solar-farm\/\"><meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Low-Carbon Future Looks Bright for 4MW Swansea Solar Farm\"><meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p class=\"rich-text-case-study__text rte__text\"><span>Vital Energi will be delivering a new 4MW solar PV installation for Swansea Bay University Health Board at\u00a0<\/span><span>Brynwhilach<\/span><span>\u00a0in a\u00a0<\/span><span>partnership\u00a0<\/span><span>which will reduce the Health Board\u2019s carbon emissions by over 20,000 tonnes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The\u00a0<\/span><span>solar farm<\/span><span>, which is being delivered through the\u00a0<\/span><span>R<\/span><span>e<\/span><span>:<\/span><span>fit<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>framework<\/span><span>,<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>will see almost 10,000 PV panels installed over an area of 20,000m<\/span><span>\u00b2<\/span><span>\u00a0and, when operational, will supply over 3.5 million kWh of\u00a0<\/span><span>zero-carbon\u00a0<\/span><span>electricity to\u00a0<\/span><span>Morriston<\/span><span>\u00a0Hospital<\/span><span>\u00a0via a\u00a0<\/span><span>3km\u00a0<\/span><span>private wire\u00a0<\/span><span>network<\/span><span>.<\/span><span>\u00a0In addition to the carbon reduction the project will save \u00a3439,000<\/span><span>\u00a0per annum in electricity costs<\/span><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote\">\n<div class=\"wrap quote__wrap\">\n<div class=\"swiper-container js-simple-quotes\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"quote__holder\"><span class=\"quote__icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 36 28\"><g fill=\"#F58220\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M12.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 5.681 28H2.033a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 12.319 0zM30.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 23.681 28h-3.648a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 30.319 0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"quote__holder\">\n<p class=\"quote__text\">Our health board takes seriously our responsibilities to future generations by reducing our environmental impact and in particular cutting our carbon footprint and reducing our costs is a win-win for the Health Board, our patients and taxpayers.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Emma Woollett, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Swansea Bay UHB Chair<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"quote__holder\"><span class=\"quote__icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 36 28\"><g fill=\"#F58220\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M12.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 5.681 28H2.033a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 12.319 0zM30.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 23.681 28h-3.648a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 30.319 0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"quote__holder\">\n<p class=\"quote__text\">The first phase was a range of energy conservation measures at Morriston and Singleton hospitals, and other Health Board premises. These included changing the majority of light fittings, and improving the insulation, lagging and upgrading building management systems. The second phase is the development of the solar farm, which will enable us to produce our own electricity. This is in line with the Welsh Government\u2019s commitment for the public sector to be carbon neutral by 2030. We will be the first Health Board in Wales to develop its own solar farm. It has been very challenging. However, with a lot of hard work from our project team, which included the Welsh Government and other key partners, we have managed to secure the development.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Des Keighan, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Health board Assistant Director of Operations<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"quote__holder\"><span class=\"quote__icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 36 28\"><g fill=\"#F58220\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M12.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 5.681 28H2.033a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 12.319 0zM30.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 23.681 28h-3.648a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 30.319 0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"quote__holder\">\n<p class=\"quote__text\">The exciting thing about this project is that it more than pays for itself and the profit it generates can be allocated to delivering front-line clinical services. By offering a long-term energy performance contract on the project we can bring a level of certainty to the Health Board\u2019s budget and decarbonisation plans.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Phil Mottershead, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Project Development Director, Vital Energi<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"quote__holder\"><span class=\"quote__icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 36 28\"><g fill=\"#F58220\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M12.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 5.681 28H2.033a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 12.319 0zM30.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 23.681 28h-3.648a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 30.319 0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"quote__holder\">\n<p class=\"quote__text\">This marks another significant investment in carbon reduction and the Welsh Government and Swansea Bay University Health Board should be congratulated on their on-going commitment to decarbonisation.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Scott Lutton, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Vital Energi Operations Director, North & Scotland<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">The energy conservation measures have been carried out throughout 2020 and will be completed early next year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Work on the solar farm development is due to start in the early part of 2021 and should be operational by the end of the summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35478840 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">All financial, carbon and electrical generation targets are guaranteed by Vital Energi under a 20-year energy performance contract which ensures the scheme will perform as designed.\u00a0 In addition to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/solar-farms\/\">designing and installing the solar farm<\/a>, Vital Energi will also<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35478840 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">undertake<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35478840 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">long-term operation and maintenance duties on the project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The Welsh Government were the first in the UK to pass a Climate Emergency Declaration and have set a target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.\u00a0 Swansea Bay University Health Board have a long-term carbon reduction strategy<\/span><span>\u00a0in place<\/span><span>\u00a0and the solar farm is the second stage of works undertaken through the\u00a0<\/span><span>Re:fit<\/span><span>\u00a0framework.\u00a0 Phase 1 saw Vital Energi work in partnership with the Health Board to deliver a range of energy conservation measures which r<\/span><span>educe carbon emissions by 2,476 tonnes per annum whilst delivering energy cost savings of \u00a3870,000 per year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The project is being\u00a0<\/span><span>supported by the Welsh Government and Salix<\/span><span>\u00a0funding<\/span><span>.\u00a0 Work will begin<\/span><span>\u00a0on\u00a0<\/span><span>site\u00a0<\/span><span>in February 2021 with completion scheduled for July 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff Low-Carbon Future Looks Bright for 4MW Swansea Solar Farm Vital Energi will be delivering a new 4MW solar PV installation for Swansea Bay University Health Board at\u00a0Brynwhilach\u00a0in a\u00a0partnership\u00a0which will reduce the Health Board\u2019s carbon emissions by over 20,000 tonnes. The\u00a0solar farm, which is being delivered through the\u00a0Re:fit\u00a0framework,\u00a0will see almost 10,000 PV panels installed over […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":265,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"ve_media_section":[3],"ve_media_year":[],"ve_sector":[],"class_list":["post-1672","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","ve_media_section-press-releases"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1672","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1672"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1672\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/265"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1672"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1672"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1672"},{"taxonomy":"ve_media_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fve_media_section&post=1672"},{"taxonomy":"ve_media_year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fve_media_year&post=1672"},{"taxonomy":"ve_sector","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fve_sector&post=1672"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}