Solar Expansion Powers JLR Towards a Greener Future

Jaguar Land Rover has made significant progress in its renewable energy strategy with the installation of an 18MW solar farm at its Gaydon headquarters. Spanning 26 hectares, this facility will supply nearly a third of the site's energy needs and marks the first of three UK solar projects.

At the Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton, work is underway on the UK's largest automotive rooftop solar array. When complete this autumn, the 10.7MW installation will produce approximately 9,512MWh of electricity annually, covering almost 40 per cent of the site's energy demand.

The company's efforts are not limited to the UK. In China, JLR's joint venture, CJLR, has recently expanded its rooftop solar system to 20MW. Since May 2025, the installation has supplied over half of the facility's monthly energy consumption, while also aiding cost savings and improving workshop conditions.

Further innovation is planned for 2026 with the creation of solar car ports at JLR's Halewood site in Merseyside. With more than 10MW capacity, it will be the largest project of its kind in the UK, offering EV charging stations and sheltered parking.

JLR's goal is clear: by 2030, the luxury carmaker intends to source at least a third of its global energy from renewable sources, cutting emissions and building resilience against energy market fluctuations.