Dorset Solar Farm
Large-scale renewable energy helping power Wellington Fresh warehouses at New Spitalfields Market.
Big infrastructure, real impact, and a cleaner energy future for our warehouses.
Electricity from this large-scale Dorset solar farm forms part of the supply used at New Spitalfields Market. As Wellington Fresh purchases power directly from the market, this renewable energy helps power our own warehouse operations.
Why it matters to Wellington Fresh
At Wellington Fresh, sustainability is not just about what happens inside our own business. It is also shaped by the infrastructure behind the market we operate from.
The Dorset solar farm supplies renewable electricity purchased by the City of London Corporation, which owns and operates New Spitalfields Market. As tenants, we buy our electricity directly from the market, meaning this renewable energy forms part of the power used across our own warehouses.
This makes the project directly relevant to our day-to-day operations. It is not an abstract sustainability initiative. It is real renewable energy helping power refrigeration, lighting and warehouse activity on site.
15
Year Deal
A long-term agreement was put in place to secure the full output of the solar farm for 15 years.
49.9MW
Generating Capacity
The site has a capacity of 49.9 megawatts, making it a major source of renewable electricity.
91,000+
Solar Panels
More than 91,000 panels were installed across the site to generate clean electricity at scale.
50%+
Electricity Supply
The completed scheme was expected to provide over half of the City Corporation’s electricity demand.
Direct impact on our warehouses
Because Wellington Fresh purchases electricity through New Spitalfields Market, the renewable supply secured by the City of London Corporation feeds directly into the power used across our site.
This means the Dorset solar farm is not just supporting buildings elsewhere. It contributes to the electricity used in our chilled storage, warehouse lighting and daily operations.
Large-scale renewable energy at source
With more than 91,000 panels and a capacity of 49.9 megawatts, the solar farm delivers renewable electricity at meaningful scale. The long-term agreement also provides stability and reduces reliance on fossil fuel-based generation.
For Wellington Fresh, this supports a more sustainable operating environment at New Spitalfields Market, backed by real infrastructure rather than short-term offsets.
Renewable energy powering our operations
By sourcing electricity through New Spitalfields Market, Wellington Fresh benefits directly from the renewable energy secured through the Dorset solar farm. It is a practical example of how large-scale investment in clean energy supports day-to-day warehouse operations.