Port of Silloth solar farm

The solar panels will be linked to the network which powers the port estate, providing sustainable energy and aiming to cut the port’s carbon footprint.

Ian Macpherson, deputy harbour master and short sea pilot, said: “The installation of these solar panels is the latest renewable energy project for the Port of Silloth.”

He added: “In November last year we installed roof solar panels, and we’ve also installed solar power lighting at entrances of the port and New Dock.”

A total of 960 solar panels are due to be installed on the northern side of Marshall Dock, adjacent to Carr’s Flour Mill.

The work will be undertaken by contractor Scottish Solar Power and is expected to be completed within the next few months.

The installation is another example of ABP’s continued investment in renewable energy, including a new solar farm at the Port of Barry and the announcement of a second wind turbine at the Port of Newport.

In 2015, ABP’s 21 ports generated more than 6.7m kWh from renewable energy sources.