A 72.75 kWp rooftop solar installation was completed at Victoria Square, marking the first phase of a longer-term carbon reduction plan for the city-centre shopping and leisure complex.
Renewables specialist Solmatix installed 150 solar panels on the roof, expected to generate around 51,071 kWh of clean electricity each year.
The power will support the centre’s shared operational services, reducing reliance on imported grid electricity.
The installation required crane lifts from Chichester Street, with works scheduled in the early morning to avoid disrupting shoppers, deliveries and commuter traffic.
Solmatix managed the project from initial engineering and grid applications through to testing and commissioning, coordinating permits, traffic management and site safety.
"This installation is a significant investment in Victoria Square’s future and an important first step in the landlord’s longer-term carbon reduction plans," said Niki Alderdice, Director and Head of Project and Building Consultancy in Belfast at Lambert Smith Hampton.
The project shows how underused commercial roof space can be converted into a clean energy asset.
By generating electricity on site during daylight hours, Victoria Square can reduce daytime energy costs and cut its carbon footprint.
It also adds to a growing number of rooftop solar installations across Belfast, from offices and universities to hotels, community buildings and industrial sites, supporting a more decentralised, resilient energy system for Northern Ireland.
