Solar Installation Project

The installation of more than 1,000 solar panels has been completed at Utilita Bowl.

The install process is the first major step of our venue’s journey to become the world’s greenest cricket ground, as part of an industry-leading partnership with energy supplier Utilita Energy.

What impact will installing 1,000 solar panels have?

By installing over 1,000 solar panels, Utilita Bowl will be capable of generating around 25 percent of the electricity used in the stadium each year, more than enough to cover the electricity consumed during match days!

How much energy will be generated?

This solar PV array will generate 381,829kwh per year.  As well as save 80 tonnes of carbon per year – the same level of emissions produced by driving 301,855 miles in the average passenger vehicle.

Details of the project

The project began on Tuesday 18^th June, following planning approval from Eastleigh Borough Council, as the venue will saw 1,044 solar panels installed across five buildings at Utilita Bowl.

Works started on the Shane Warne Stand, before moving around the venue across the Colin Ingleby-Mackenzie Stand, Arthur Holt Pavilion & Hampshire Wellbeing Centre. Finally, over 600 panels were installed across the roof of Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl.

The project was completed on Monday 9^th September, before the Switch On event took place on Wednesday 11^th September. This event saw the newly installed solar panels turned on for the first time, ahead of the IT20 between England and Australia at the venue.