Ramside Hall powers towards energy self-sufficiency with £177k investment

North East solar energy specialist, SCJ Renewables, has completed the first part of a solar panel project at Ramside Hall in County Durham – with Ramside Estates investing £177k into the initial phase of its journey towards being self-sufficient with its energy.

Work at the hotel began in March 2024, with SCJ Renewables installing 326 solar panels onto the roof of the hotel’s spa, main reception, and bedroom block – feeding directly into the hotel’s main electricity supply.

The solar panel system will generate an estimated 177,000kwh of energy each year and save an estimated 83,000kg of CO₂.

Work has recently begun on the second phase of the project, with SCJ Renewables installing 364 solar panels onto the roof of Ramside Hall’s new Golf and Bowling Entertainment Centre including a two-storey driving range and six-lane bowling alley.

John Adamson, managing director of Ramside Estates, said: “We are delighted with the expertise and professionalism demonstrated by SCJ Renewables during the first phase of our solar project at Ramside Hall.

“This project is a key step in our commitment to sustainability, allowing us to provide exceptional guest experiences while reducing our environmental impact.”

Sean McIntyre, managing director of SCJ Renewables said: “We are pleased to complete the first phase of our work with Ramside Estates and strengthen the solar energy capabilities of Ramside Hall.

“John and his team understand the potential of solar energy and how it can contribute to direct savings across the board – we’re excited to work with the team on expanding their solar capabilities and help them on their journey to energy self-efficiency.”

Pictured: Sean McIntyre, managing director of SCJ Renewables and John Adamson, director of Ramside Estates at Ramside Hall in Durham