Greenvolt Next UK Brings Rooftop Solar to Two Major UK Shopping Centres

Greenvolt Next UK, part of the global Greenvolt Group, has announced new rooftop solar installations at two major UK shopping centres: Weston Favell in Northampton and Birchwood in Warrington. These installations mark another major step in the company’s mission to bring decentralised, renewable energy solutions to commercial and industrial sectors across the UK.

Powering Retail Spaces with Clean Energy

Greenvolt Next is accelerating rooftop solar installations for shopping centres in UK. In partnership with commercial property owner MDSR Investments, the new rooftop solar projects are expected to significantly reduce both energy costs and carbon emissions at each location. The systems will be installed under Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), enabling MDSR to benefit from clean, lower-cost electricity with no upfront capital expenditure. 

Together, the two rooftop solar installations will generate nearly half a million kilowatt-hours of solar energy each year and offset more than 145 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually. 

Weston Favell Shopping Centre– Northampton

Capacity: 381 kWp

   

Number of panels: 848

   

Roof coverage: 4,114 m2

   

Estimated annual generation: 330,000 kWh

   

Share of site energy needs: ~26%

  

Annual CO₂ savings: 98 tonnes

 

Installation start: Early July 2025

Birchwood Shopping Centre– Warrington

Capacity: 200 kWp

   

Number of panels: 452

   

Roof coverage: 1,564 m²

   

Estimated annual generation: 154,000 kWh

   

Share of site energy needs: ~29%

  

Annual CO₂ savings: 47 tonnes

  

Installation start: May 2025 (already underway)

Building on a Successful Track Record

This UK rollout follows a successful solar project between Greenvolt Group and MDSR Investments at the Nova Arcada shopping centre in Braga, Portugal. That installation featured 2,164 rooftop panels delivering 1.2 MWp capacity, enough to generate 1,531 MWh of clean electricity per year cutting grid demand by 34% and avoiding 303 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. 

A Shared Vision for Decarbonisation

”We are thrilled to support MDSR in bringing on-site green energy to their UK retail premises. Shopping centres offer vast, underused roof space that’s ideal for solar panels. With minimal disruption to operations, these installations are a practical step towards a greener grid.

Owen Power

CEO of Greenvolt Next UK and Ireland

”Greenvolt Next helped us realise the benefits of on-site solar at our site in Portugal. Now, we’re excited to extend those benefits to our UK properties, supporting our decarbonisation targets while reducing energy costs.

Sandor Biro

Managing Director – UK and Portugal at MDSR Investments

Greenvolt’s Expanding UK Presence

Greenvolt Next UK, headquartered in Warrington and launched in 2024, is targeting a project portfolio of 100 MW by the end of 2025. Through solutions like on-site solar, battery storage, energy efficiency systems, and flexible PPAs, the company is empowering businesses to access clean, reliable energy at scale. More about our projects and services here: Greenvolt Next UK

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