Portsmouth International Port has saved £138,058 in electricity costs over the past year, thanks to its 2,200 solar panels (1.2MW) installed across terminal roofs and car lane canopies.

On sunny days, the port can operate completely off-grid.

The panels have supplied 21% of the port’s total electricity demand in 2023/24.

The new terminal extension paid just £41 in electricity, saving £14,690 by drawing only 0.28% from the grid.

The initiative supports the port’s goal to become the UK’s first net-zero emissions port by 2050.