Surf park operator The Wave has started work on a new solar and energy storage array, which will see the destination become net zero carbon in terms of its operational energy consumption.
Rolling out from July 2023, the inland surf destination in South Gloucestershire, has secured just over £1.45m European Regional Development Fund Growth Programme funding, alongside match funding from South Gloucestershire Council in the form of a commercial loan.
South Gloucestershire council leader with cabinet responsibility for climate change, Cllr Toby Savage, said: “We are delighted to be able to support The Wave in bringing forward their solar and energy storage proposals at their surfing destination in Easter Compton. The solar farm and EV facilities will help increase the amount of renewable generation in South Gloucestershire as well as encouraging visitors to sustainably travel to The Wave in electric vehicles.”