UPOWA lands 479 kWp roof-integrated solar contract for Lovell Partnerships at low carbon housing development in Telford
UPOWA has been chosen by Lovell Partnerships to deliver a roof-integrated solar and battery storage solution for Wild Walk at Donnington Wood Way, a new sustainable housing development in Telford
1280 x UPOWA Inline Solar panels will future-proof 233 x new energy-efficient homes and ensure they meet strict sustainability targets
18 x homes are being built to the Future Homes Standard, three years ahead of the Government’s target and will feature UPOWA Inline Solar panels paired with a UPOWA Home Battery
UPOWA has been selected by Lovell Partnerships to provide a 479 kWp roof-integrated solar solution for 233 x energy-efficient homes at Wild Walk, a mixed-tenure development in Telford.
The sustainable housing scheme will see 329 x new homes brought forward through a partnership between the Telford & Wrekin Council, Nuplace Ltd, Wrekin Housing Group and housing developer Lovell Partnerships.
This project will serve the needs of the local community and provide a mix of properties for open market sale, private and affordable rent, and Rent to Buy. It will also include dementia care and supported living units.
Future-proofing low carbon homes with sustainable technologies
To contribute more directly towards Telford & Wrekin Council’s low-carbon agenda, the eco-friendly homes at Wild Walk will include roof-integrated solar panels, designed, supplied, and installed by UPOWA to meet strict sustainability targets. The properties will also feature EV charging points, upgraded fabric and waste water heat recovery systems.
Together, these green enhancements reduce energy consumption, lower the development’s carbon footprint and at the same time reduce energy bills for occupiers, which is a huge bonus given rising energy prices.
Samuel Clarke, Regional Operations Director at Lovell Partnerships said: “We’re really pleased to see that work is underway with UPOWA to create zero-carbon ready properties for Lovell Partnerships, with the installation of UPOWA integrated solar panels to 233 of the homes being built, of which 18 are for Nuplace. We’re passionate about creating a difference not only within the communities but the environment too. Future-proofing homes with UPOWA was an easy decision to make.”
James Bull, Managing Director at UPOWA, said: “I am thrilled to see UPOWA selected by Lovell Partnerships to provide a complete roof-integrated solar and battery storage solution for the new energy-efficient homes at Donnington Wood.
This is a testament to our track record in supporting Lovell Partnerships to achieve carbon reduction targets on projects across the country. We look forward to helping deliver these highly sustainable homes that are not only fit for today but also address future climate challenges.”
Delivering zero-carbon ready housing, today
As part of the ground-breaking housing project, Nuplace will launch a pilot where 18 x of its 66 x private rental homes will meet the Future Homes Standard, three years ahead of the government’s target.
This equates to an 80% improvement in carbon emissions than homes delivered under current regulations and will avoid the need for costly future retrofit. These 18 x zero-carbon ready properties for Nuplace will incorporate:
• Significant improvements to the fabric of the building delivered through modern methods of construction (MMC)
• Electric heating systems in acknowledgement of the phase-out of gas boilers by 2025
• UPOWA Inline Solar panels to provide 100% green energy for the electric heating systems. Also, each home will feature a 5kWh UPOWA Home Battery. This will enable occupiers to store the zero-carbon electricity generated for later use, making further energy cost savings.
Key project facts
The low carbon homes from Lovell Partnerships at Wild Walk Donnington Wood have been designed in accordance with the Telford & Wrekin Council’s commitment to tackle climate change
215 x properties will benefit from UPOWA Inline Solar roof-integrated solar panels and electric car charging points, combined with upgraded fabric and waste water heat recovery systems
18 x private rental properties being built for Nuplace will meet the Future Homes Standard using MMC methods. These future-ready homes will produce 80% less carbon emissions compared to those built to current regulations, and will feature UPOWA Inline Solar and Home Battery systems
UPOWA’s new build solar PV specialists will design and deliver a 479 kWp roof-integrated solar solution for 233 x low carbon homes. This is set to cut carbon emissions across the sustainable development by 205 Tonnes per year
In total, the 1,280 x Inline Solar panels will generate 760,000 kWh of annual solar electricity, helping to protect residents against rising energy costs
About Lovell Partnerships
Lovell is a leading provider of partnership and open-market housing. The company has expertise in housing-led regeneration including new-build, open market housing, refurbishment, planned maintenance and assisted living.
With offices in England, Scotland and Wales, Lovell provides a comprehensive range of services and can offer a full range of build and maintenance options for clients. Lovell is part of the Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of £3bn which operates through six divisions of Construction & Infrastructure, Fit Out, Property Services, Partnership Housing, Urban regeneration, and Investments.