Leisure centre in south Essex installs solar panels to save electricity usage

A leisure centre is set to save more than 30 per cent of its total electrical usage after installing solar panels.

Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, on Canvey, has installed the panels on its roof, which are expected to generate an estimated 33,244 kWh of clean energy every year.

This will result in a CO2 saving of 64,186 kg per year, equivalent to more than 30 per cent of the centre’s total electrical usage.

The project was part-funded by Sport England’s Swimming Pool Support Fund, with a £98,800 grant contributing to the total project cost of £144,628.

Tom Gibson, councillor responsible for special projects, said: “This is a great step forward in making Castle Point a greener space.

“The installation of solar panels at Waterside Farm Leisure Centre demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint.

“We are excited about the positive impact this will have on the environment and the community.”

The solar panel installation will significantly reduce the centre’s reliance on traditional energy sources, promoting cleaner energy and lowering its carbon footprint.

This project will significantly reduce the centre’s reliance on traditional energy sources, promoting cleaner energy and lowering its carbon footprint.