The De La Warr Pavilion was designed by architect Erich Mendelsohn and structural engineer Felix Samuely. As a Grade I-listed building, the project required a system that could be installed without placing excessive loads on the original structure.

Stewart Drew, CEO and Director of the De La Warr Pavilion, comments,

As we celebrate the 90th year of the De La Warr Pavilion, I couldn’t be prouder to see these solar panels being installed. It’s a milestone moment and one that reflects our ongoing dedication to environmental sustainability, strengthening the long-term resilience of the building and reducing its operational impact on the environment.

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Energy saving: The 69.42 kWp system is projected to generate 63,388 kWh of clean electricity annually, significantly reducing the building's reliance on the grid and providing long-term protection against volatile energy markets.

Sustainability impact: By integrating renewable energy into this historic site, the project achieves a carbon reduction of 14.8 tonnes per year, demonstrating that heritage architecture can play a vital role in the modern green transition.

Project management: The installation was executed with precision, featuring early roof surveys to protect the integrity of the structure and seamless coordination with other on-site contractors to ensure the project was completed by July 2026.