Custom Solar, part of Mitie Power & Grid, and Zestec partner with Merlin Entertainments to complete a major renewable energy project at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort. The landmark solar PV carport will produce more than 1.1 million kWh of clean electricity each year and save approximately 190 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
Now fully operational, the 1.2MW solar carport is supplying on‑site renewable electricity across the resort, including the Woodland Village, LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort’s carbon‑neutral guest accommodation. By generating and consuming electricity directly on site, the installation reduces the resort’s reliance on the national grid while improving long‑term energy resilience.
In addition to its environmental benefits, the solar carport provides shaded parking for visitors, offering a visible and practical sustainability solution. This project reflects the growing accessibility of large-scale renewable energy for commercial and industrial organisations, enabling them to advance their sustainability goals with the right partners.
Mark Caskey, Managing Director, Mitie Projects, said:
“We’re proud to have helped deliver this landmark solar carport at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, with Merlin Entertainments and Zestec Renewable Energy. Together, we’re turning sustainability ambition into action; producing clean electricity, reducing carbon emissions, and supporting greater energy resilience.”
Simon Booth, CEO, Zestec Renewable Energy, said:
“Delivering renewable infrastructure within a fully operational resort demands careful planning and disciplined execution. Working closely with Merlin, LEGOLAND and Mitie, the team prioritised operational continuity and rigorous health and safety controls at every stage. The completed solar carport not only provides clean on-site generation but also demonstrates how energy infrastructure can be integrated seamlessly into complex visitor environments.”
Dare Ilori, VP, Global ESG and Sustainability at Merlin Entertainments, said:
“The solar carport at the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort demonstrates Merlin’s continued commitment to long-term sustainability and investment, delivering the ultimate guest experience. This further strengthens our mission to becoming carbon neutral in operation by 2030.”
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About Mitie: The Future of High Performing Places
Founded in 1987, Mitie employs 84,000 colleagues and is the leading technology-led Facilities Management, Transformation and Compliance company in the UK. We are a trusted partner to around 3,000 customers across the public and private sectors, working with them to transform their built estates, and the lived experience for their colleagues and customers, as well as providing data-driven insights to inform better decision-making.
In each of our core services of engineering (hard services) and security and hygiene (soft services) we hold market leadership positions. We also deliver transformational projects in the areas of power and grid connections, building fit outs & modernisation, decarbonisation, fire safety & security and telecoms infrastructure, alongside compliance capabilities in fire safety & security and environmental services. Our sector expertise includes central government, critical national infrastructure, defence, financial services, healthcare & life sciences, local government & education, retail & logistics, manufacturing & media and transport & aviation.
We hold industry-leading ESG credentials, including a place on the CDP Climate change A List, and we have received multiple awards including Best Low Carbon Solution and Net Zero Carbon Strategy of the year. We have validated science-based targets that support our ambitions to reach Net Zero. We have been recognised as a UK Top Employer for the seventh consecutive year and Most Admired Company in the Support Services sector. We are also ranked 16th in the Top 100 Apprenticeship employers and ninth in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers list. Find out more at www.mitie.com
About Zestec Renewable Energy
Zestec Renewable Energy is owned by funds managed by Octopus Energy Generation, and is the UK’s leading renewable energy developer, helping commercial and industrial businesses harness the benefits of renewable energy with fully financed solutions across a range of technologies – solar PV, battery energy storage systems and EV chargers. Find out more at: www.zestecgroup.co.uk.
About LEGOLAND
LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations, the Minifigure, DUPLO, DREAMZzz and LEGOLAND are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2025 The LEGO Group.
The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort is a unique family theme park where children aged 2 -12 can take to the road, soar through the skies, and sail the seas in complete safety. With interactive rides, attractions, live shows, building workshops, and driving schools, not to mention a staggering 80 million LEGO® bricks, all set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland.
There are ten other LEGOLAND® parks in the world – LEGOLAND® Billund in Denmark, LEGOLAND® California, LEGOLAND® Florida, LEGOLAND® Deutschland in Germany, LEGOLAND® Dubai, LEGOLAND® Malaysia, LEGOLAND® Korea, LEGOLAND® New York, LEGOLAND® Japan and LEGOLAND® Shanghai.
About Merlin Entertainments Limited
Merlin Entertainments is a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, offering a diverse portfolio of resort theme parks, city-centre gateway attractions and LEGOLAND® Resorts which span across the UK, US, Western Europe, China and Asia Pacific. Dedicated to creating experiences that inspire joy and connection, Merlin welcomes more than 62 million guests annually to its diverse global estate in over 20 countries. An expert in bringing world-famous entertainment brands to life, Merlin works with partners including the LEGO® Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Peppa Pig, DreamWorks and Ferrari to create destinations where guests can immerse themselves in a wide array of brand-driven worlds, rides and uplifting learning experiences. See www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.
