Solar city stays
Renewable energy will soon help power the operations of one of Glasgow’s best known city centre hotels, following a rooftop solar panel installation project.
The Glasgow Marriott Hotel recently completed a multi-million pound refurbishment and investment continues as work is currently underway to install a new solar panel system.
The 600 solar modules installed by Sustain Commercial Solar will generate clean electricity to support the hotel’s day-to-day operations. The initiative will reduce its annual grid electricity demand by 11.4% and deliver a significant and measurable cut in operational carbon emissions of 35,812kg per year.
The installation is the latest step in the wider sustainability programme for the four-star deluxe Glasgow Marriott Hotel. As one of the first hotels in the city to achieve Green Key certification, a leading international environmental benchmark for tourism businesses, the Glasgow Marriott has already demonstrated a strong commitment to environmental standards.
The hotel has also secured Gold Certification from The PLEDGE on Food Waste, using Winnow AI technology to track food waste in real-time and improve kitchen efficiency.
Further initiatives introduced across the hotel include EV charging points in the car park, motion-sensor lighting throughout the building, water-conserving fixtures and the removal of single-use plastics.
Glasgow Marriott also recently installed a voltage optimisation unit. This technology reduces and stabilises incoming grid voltage which ultimately improves energy efficiency, decreases carbon emissions, and extends the lifespan of electrical equipment throughout the hotel.
