{"id":1701,"date":"2026-04-09T08:40:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1701"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:40:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:59","slug":"new-solar-pv-installation-at-tudor-grange-leisure-centre-supports-solihull-s-low-carbon-energy-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1701","title":{"rendered":"Solar panels at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre to power low carbon network"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no\"><meta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\"><meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><title>Solar panels at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre to power Solihull\u2019s low-carbon energy network<\/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=\"Solar panels at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre to power Solihull\u2019s low-carbon energy network\"><meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"\"><meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"website\"><meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/press-releases\/new-solar-pv-installation-at-tudor-grange-leisure-centre-supports-solihull-s-low-carbon-energy-plans\/\"><meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Solar panels at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre to power Solihull\u2019s low-carbon energy network\"><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>The Solar PV installation at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre is now complete, marking another major milestone in Solihull&#8217;s low-carbon journey. The 388 panels can generate 174.6kWp in clean electricity, while reducing the leisure centre\u2019s electricity costs by approximately \u00a328,000 per year.<\/p>\n<p>The installation, which was funded by Sport England\u2019s Swimming Pool Support Fund (SPSF) is projected to supply 21% of the leisure centre\u2019s annual electricity needs. Whilst 90% of the zero-carbon electricity generated will be utilised for the leisure centre, any surplus energy generated during peak times will be exported to Solihull\u2019s nearby energy centre, which is currently under construction in Tudor Grange Park. The exported electricity will be used to run powerful air source heat pumps at the energy centre and distributed to other local buildings via the new energy network.<\/p>\n<p>Solihull\u2019s wider\u00a0<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/press-releases\/solihull-s-new-low-carbon-energy-network-gets-backing-from-the-national-wealth-fund\/\" target=\"_blank\">low-carbon energy network<\/a> project\u00a0will provide heat and power to public and private sector customers, including Council-owned buildings and education campuses. This innovative\u00a0new network will help to reduce fuel bills and future-proof against changes in customer energy needs.\u00a0It is intended that future phases will then connect other buildings in the town centre and link to planned commercial or residential developments in line with the Council\u2019s Town Centre Masterplan.<\/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\">\u201cThe completion of the Tudor Grange Solar PV marks an exciting milestone in bringing low carbon technologies to Solihull. By supplying cleaner power to the Leisure Centre, we are taking important steps forward in this low-carbon initiative. Our team at Vital Energi is proud to see this phase of the project completed and remains committed to driving progress on the town\u2019s energy network. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Solihull Council as we move into the next stages of the scheme.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Simon Jones, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Regional Manager at 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\">\u201cRooftop solar PV installation is a fantastic way to help decarbonise individual buildings, making efficient use of often underutilised space. The beauty of this installation is that not only can the power generated help reduce the running cost of the leisure centre, while cutting emissions. But where surplus energy is produced, rather than it going to waste, it can be fed into the nearby energy centre and shared across our new network.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Councillor Andy Mackiewicz, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Portfolio Holder for Climate Change and Planning<\/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\">\u201cThis upgrade is a crucial step towards a greener future, helping Tudor Grange Leisure Centre and the Council reduce our carbon footprint. The solar panels are already making a real difference to our energy costs\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Jacob Harley-Beckett, <span class=\"quote__position\"> General Manager, Tudor Grange Leisure Centre<\/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\">\u201cSwimming pools and leisure centres are vital for promoting physical activity in communities. Sport England is proud to support this project through the Government\u2019s Swimming Pool Support Fund, enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability to ensure these facilities remain accessible for future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Lisa Dodd-Mayne, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Executive Director \u2013 Place at Sport England<\/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>Elsewhere, enabling works for the new energy network are in full swing, with pipework being laid through Tudor Grange Park and along Homer Road. Work is also progressing at pace at the all-important energy centre, where the building\u2019s steel framework is taking shape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff Solar panels at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre to power Solihull\u2019s low-carbon energy network The Solar PV installation at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre is now complete, marking another major milestone in Solihull&#8217;s low-carbon journey. The 388 panels can generate 174.6kWp in clean electricity, while reducing the leisure centre\u2019s electricity costs by approximately \u00a328,000 per year. 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