Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced the opening of an 18MW solar farm at its Gaydon headquarters, covering 26ha – the size of 36 football pitches.
The installation, which went live this summer, will provide up to 31% of the site’s energy requirements and is the first of the corporation’s three UK solar projects.
In Wolverhampton, work is nearing completion on an expanded rooftop solar array at JLR’s Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC).
Due this autumn, the 10.7MW system will feature more than 18,000 panels, making it the UK’s largest automotive rooftop solar array. Together with an existing installation, it will generate around 9,512MWh annually, meeting nearly 40% of the site’s demand.
JLR’s joint venture in China, CJLR, has also expanded its rooftop solar facility by 20MW. Operational since May 2025, the system now generates over half of the plant’s monthly energy use while also providing workshop shading.
Looking ahead, the company plans to install more than 10MW of solar car ports at its Halewood site in 2026. Billed as the UK’s largest solar car port project, the scheme will integrate EV charging points, walkways, and sheltered parking.
Andrea Debbane, JLR’s 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.”
UK Industry Minister Sarah Jones added: “The UK is a world leader in renewables, so I’m delighted to see JLR is leading the way and helping the UK become a clean energy superpower.”
Native wildflowers and hedgerow restoration have also been introduced to enhance biodiversity at the Gaydon site.
[Image credit: JLR]
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