Mitie, Zestec and Merlin Entertainments to deliver solar carport

Custom Solar, part of Mitie, and Zestec have partnered with Merlin Entertainments to deliver a 1.2MW solar carport at LEGOLAND® Windsor, producing over 1.1m kWh of clean power annually and cutting over 190 tonnes of carbon emissions per year. The solar carport now supplies onsite renewable electricity directly to the resort and improves guest experience with shaded parking. The project demonstrates Custom Solar’s ability to deliver large scale, on site renewable infrastructure, reducing grid reliance and supporting lower carbon, more resilient operations in visitor environments.

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  • Net Zero
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  • Custom Solar and Zestec completed a solar PV carport at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort.
  • The solar carport generates over 1.1 million kWh of clean electricity annually.
  • It saves approximately 190 tonnes of carbon emissions each year.
  • The installation reduces reliance on the national grid and boosts energy resilience.
  • The carport provides shaded parking, enhancing sustainability visibility for visitors.

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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.

Ceremony to mark competion of work at Legoland Windsor Resort
Ceremony to mark competion of work at Legoland Windsor Resort. Attendees included Kelvin Ruck, MD, Mitie Power and Grid, Dare Ilori, VP, Global ESG and Sustainability, Merlin Entertainments, Elizabeth Gibbons, Zestec and Jerry Gombwe, MD Custom Solar

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.

Mark Caskey, Managing Director, Mitie Projects

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.

Simon Booth, CEO, Zestec Renewable Energy

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.

Dare Ilori, VP, Global ESG and Sustainability, Merlin Entertainments

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.