Carlton Solar Farm

Mr Kipling’s iconic cakes are now mixed by the sun, thanks to a two-year £2.1 million investment at the Carlton Bakery.

Installed on available land within the site, the 2.2MW solar farm spans 2.9 hectares and features 3,500 panels. When the sun is shining it has the potential to supply nearly three quarters of the site’s electricity needs at peak production, powering everything from mixers and packaging machinery to lighting and office equipment.

The solar project is expected to reduce the site’s carbon emissions by 468 tonnes per year, deliver savings in annual energy costs, and supporting the long-term resilience of the site.