Leviton Boosts Solar Power at Glenrothes Plant
Leviton will invest £600,000 in new solar energy capacity at its manufacturing plant in Glenrothes, Scotland. The site already operates as a carbon‑neutral facility and serves as the headquarters for Leviton Network Solutions EMEA. It produces fiber optic and copper cabling, as well as made‑to‑order pre‑terminated cable assemblies.
This solar project forms part of a multi‑million‑pound site upgrade. The broader plan also adds new production equipment and a customer showroom at Glenrothes, further strengthening Leviton’s European manufacturing base.
Leviton CN2030 Solar Investment Glenrothes Supports Emission Cuts
“The ability to generate solar energy onsite will help us offset soaring energy costs in the U.K. and supports our commitment to reducing carbon emissions, developing clean, renewable energy, and reducing our carbon footprint,” said Ian Wilkie, Managing Director, Leviton Network Solutions Europe. He noted that, once the system goes live, the solar panels will lower the plant’s annual energy needs.
Planning and network approvals already exist for the project. Leviton expects installation to start in January and finish in early 2023, so the site can begin benefiting quickly from self‑generated clean power.
“Leviton is investing back into the business on a global scale, and we are doing it with sustainability at the forefront of our thinking,” said Ross Goldman, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Leviton Network Solutions, and the company’s Chief Sustainability Officer.
Solar Project Advances Leviton’s CN2030 Goals
The Glenrothes solar installation directly supports Leviton’s CN2030 sustainability program. Through CN2030, the company aims to reach company‑wide carbon neutrality by 2030 and NetZero carbon by 2050. The program focuses on several pillars, including carbon reduction, energy efficiency, waste and recycling, water stewardship, and product innovation.
By pairing rooftop solar with a carbon‑neutral manufacturing operation, Leviton reduces its own emissions and helps customers lower the embedded carbon in the cabling solutions they specify. For more details on its sustainability roadmap, visit Leviton Sustainability.
