Jaguar Land Rover has opened a 26-hectare (aka: 36 football pitches) solar farm at its Gaydon headquarters, which will be capable of meeting up to 31% of the site’s energy needs.
JLR is in the process of expanding its use of renewable energy across its global operations, with a series of large-scale solar projects aimed at cutting emissions and reducing grid reliance.
This latest development is a 18MW facility which also incorporates biodiversity measures, including wildflower planting and hedgerow restoration.
In the UK, the comapny is also completing a major rooftop solar project at its Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton. When finished this autumn, the installation will comprise more than 18,000 panels, making it the largest rooftop solar array in the country’s automotive sector.
The 10.7MW system is expected to generate 9,512 MWh of electricity annually, covering nearly 40% of the site’s energy demand and supporting the production of electric drive units and batteries.
Internationally, JLR’s joint venture in China has expanded its rooftop solar array by 20MW, enabling the facility to generate more than half of its monthly energy consumption since May 2025. The system also contributes to lower energy costs and helps regulate building temperatures by providing additional shading.
JLR also plans to install over 10MW of solar car ports at its Merseyside site from next year. The project, set to be the largest of its kind in the UK, will provide covered parking and on-site charging for electric vehicles, alongside improved access to site entrances.
These initiatives form part of JLR’s wider strategy to source at least one-third of its global energy from renewables by 2030. The company has already achieved a 23.4% reduction in operational emissions compared to its 2019/20 baseline, through a combination of efficiency improvements and the switch to low-carbon energy sources.
Andrea Debbane, Chief Sustainability Officer said: JLR is proud to have delivered these renewable energy milestones. They are important because they directly reduce our global operational emissions and help move us closer to our net zero goal, whilst delivering tangible value today and for the long‑term.
‘The delivery of our self‑generated renewable energy projects across the UK and China is part of our strategic shift to gain greater control over our energy mix against a backdrop of uncertainty – reducing our reliance on volatile markets and global grid infrastructure.’
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