A MILLION pound contract to install one of the UK’s biggest solar power projects has been won by a fledgling Neen Sollars-based provider of renewable energy solutions.

Going Solar fought off competition to clinch the deal to fit about 2,200 photovoltaic panels on to a series of warehouse roofs in Ipswich, Suffolk, which will span 1.1 acres.

The installation, set to start in February and due to be completed in early March, is designed to generate up to 500kW, enough power to supply more than 100 homes.

The company, headed by directors Charles Houston and Andy Perkins, made the best impression during the competitive tender process organised by a London-based renewable energy developer.

Mr Houston said: “Although Going Solar are only a relatively new business, the developer was not only won over by our know-how and desire to deliver a successful project, but also by our impressive track record of customer satisfaction.

“We were delighted to have been selected for this project, especially as large solar PV is new to the UK.

“Although it will be our largest contract to date, we are confident that we have the right approach and expertise to meet the challenges of this vast installation.”

Going Solar have recently completed a number of projects around the UK including a solar thermal panel installation for heating an indoor swimming pool at Abberley Hall School. It is expected to reduce energy bills by about £10,000 a year.

Going Solar specialise in providing large solar PV systems as well as across-the-board renewable energy systems for medium-to-large businesses and organisations.

Other services include grant advice, system design, project commissioning and maintenance.

More details are available at goingsolar.org.uk