Iceland Foods has completed a 1.5 MW rooftop solar installation at a distribution centre in Livingston, Scotland, in partnership with Seed Renewables and Zestec Renewable Energy.

This move aims to deliver a renewable energy source for the UK frozen food retailer.

The project is part of Iceland’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and improving energy efficiency across its supply chain.

This installation is expected to lower carbon emissions by nearly 202 tonnes of CO₂ per year while helping to reduce energy costs.

Additionally, this will help improve the long-term energy resilience at one of Iceland’s most important facilities, according to the business.

The Scottish distribution centre plays a significant role in Iceland’s UK supply chain network, currently supporting the storage and distribution of frozen and ambient products to nearly 1,000 stores nationwide.

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According to the business, the completed solar installation will allow the retailer to produce a significant amount of electricity on site and reduce reliance on grid electricity while meeting sustainability goals.

Graham Ireland, Director of Energy and Maintenance Services, Iceland Foods, said: “Sustainability remains a key focus for Iceland, and this project represents another significant milestone in our journey to reduce carbon emissions across our operations.

“The Livingston distribution centre is a critical part of our UK supply chain network, so maintaining business continuity throughout the project was essential.

“We were impressed by the professionalism, expertise and collaborative approach demonstrated throughout the delivery programme, which was completed safely and successfully while maintaining day-to-day operations.”