Portsmouth International Port slashes electricity costs with solar technology

Portsmouth International Port slashes electricity costs with solar technology

Portsmouth International Port has reported savings of nearly £140,000 (US$188,000) in electricity costs over the past 12 months due to application of solar technology. Thanks to 2,200, 1.2MW solar panels, which cover all available roof space on the port’s terminals and a canopy over its car lanes, the port’s bill has been cut by £138,058 (US$185,610) since 2023/24. In fact, the total that the port paid for its electricity at its new terminal ext…