Kennedy Wilson adds solar in Weybridge

Kennedy Wilson has installed 850 kWp of solar panels at one of its a UK office assets.

The US real estate firm installed solar PV across five office buildings at The Heights, Weybridge, near London. 

The project is forecast to generate over 736,000kWh of electricity in the first year.

Sam Cookman, director of property management at Kennedy Wilson, said: “We are very pleased with the results of the project so far and have plans to take forward similar projects at other properties we own.”

Knight Frank advised Kennedy Wilson on the project. David Goatman, partner and head of energy, sustainability and natural resources at Knight Frank, said: “The economics for such projects have changed dramatically over the past 12m and are now compelling from both the climate and financial return perspectives.”