Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club was battling with growing energy demands and volatile energy prices. The club hosts the annual international tennis event, Ilkley Open, during which high energy costs are incurred. So, in line with its sustainability efforts, the club wanted to make a difference to its costs and carbon footprint ahead of the 2026 event.
The move to solar energy comes as sporting organisations across the UK face increasing pressure to improve sustainability and reduce operating costs amid rising energy prices.
The sustainability investment also aligns with wider ambitions from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), which has committed to ambitious environmental targets across British tennis. The LTA’s Environmental Sustainability Plan includes a target to achieve net zero carbon emissions from its operations and major events by 2030, while supporting tennis venues across Britain in reducing their own carbon footprint.
