2 min read - 13 May, 2026
Wren creates the UK’s largest single-roof solar installation
Wren Kitchens & Bedrooms is set to begin installation of the UK’s largest single-roof solar array at its Barton-upon-Humber manufacturing plant later this month.
As part of the company’s commitment to building a more sustainable business, the multi-million pound investment will see over 13,000 solar panels, capable of producing 6.6MW of power, installed on the roof of Wren’s 1.3 million sq ft Parrott Street factory, which is big enough to hold around 15 football pitches.
When complete in winter this year, the solar panels are expected to provide over 35% of the factory’s energy demand. It could power the equivalent of over 2,000 homes or nearly 17 million electric vehicle miles.
This installation is the latest project to contribute to the Humber’s growing reputation as one of the UK’s leading areas for renewable energy and builds on the 6.5MW Port of Hull solar installation, which Associated British Ports completed in 2020.
A graphic depiction of Wren’s Parrott Street plant once the solar panels have been installed / Picture: Wren Kitchens & Bedrooms
Wren’s Parrott Street site is one of the largest and most advanced kitchen manufacturing facilities in the world. Since it opened in 2022, a further 1,200 jobs have been created, bringing the total number of people employed at the Barton-upon-Humber site to 2,315.
Mark Pullan, CEO of Wren, said: “We’re proud of this development – it’s a significant milestone on our journey towards more sustainable operations and is part of our overall investment and strong commitment to achieve carbon net zero by 2030.
“The Humber area is proving itself to be a real hub for renewable energy with many significant projects complete or underway, and we’re delighted to play our part in that with our commitment to building a sustainable business, for now and into the future.”
Wren employs more than 7,500 people across the UK and delivers over 3,000 kitchens and bedrooms every week.
