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Solar farm to slash airport emissions
Baroness Vere, Aviation Minister, visited Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) as its investors the Peel Group announced plans to build a £2m solar farm that will generate 25% of the airport’s energy and drastically reduce its carbon footprint. The solar farm is due to be operational in
2020 and will provide 1.7 MWp of zero carbon energy, saving 220 tonnes of carbon every year. The development is a key part of the airport’s
20-year masterplan which sees passenger’s numbers soar to 1.45m this year and forecasted by the airport to double within the next five years, consistent with its market breaking growth over the past five years in excess of 75%. The Aviation Minister was also there to
witness the airport sign up to the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter, which makes a commitment to building a more balanced and fair industry for women. This follows the launch of the airport’s Bright Futures schools engagement programme that aims to inspire children, particularly girls, to consider a career in aviation. Baroness Vere said: “To bring about
‘To bring
about real change in
transport, we
need to do things differently’
real change in transport, we need to do things differently. From decreasing carbon emissions at airports to increasing female representation, the aviation industry is acting now to safeguard our future. “This investment shows that airports are
finding practical ways to become cleaner and greener, and Doncaster Sheffield’s commitment
Baroness Vere visits Doncaster Sheffield Airport
to the women in aviation charter is another vote of confidence in our work to
build a fairer sector for all.” On her visit to the airport the
Minister viewed the economic project being delivered at DSA. DSA is expecting a 25% growth in passengers
for the year ahead to 1.45m, with the highest number of new routes launched at any airport in the UK since August last year. More than £300m of private sector investment has been made so far into the site with the
airport’s vision seeing an East Coast Mainline link for the airport which will turbo charge growth and opportunity for the region with delivery capable within the next five years. Robert Hough, Chairman of Doncaster Sheffield Airport, said: “We are pleased that the Aviation Minister recognises our position as a key part of the solution for the UK’s aviation needs. We are committed to our part in delivering the opportunity here around DSA which with the right support from Government can start making an impact on the lives of people in the North now, not years away.”
All aboard for manufacturing forum
Over 40 businesses descended upon the National College for High Speed Rail in June for Doncaster’s first Manufacturing and Engineering Forum. The unique event, organised by Doncaster
Council’s Business Doncaster team and Make UK, was set up to bring companies from the sector together with an aim of improving the supply chain within the borough. Attendees benefitted from excellent
networking opportunities and a range of expert talks from organisations such as Polypipe, Hitachi Rail and the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC). The hot discussion
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topics included robotics, innovation and the main theme of the morning – Industry 4.0. Cllr Bill Mordue, Cabinet Member for
Business, Skills and Economic Development,
said: “The highly informative event showcased what we’ve got in Doncaster already and the tremendous business eco system we are creating. “We had a big turnout from our business
community and through the exceptional speakers they learned that Industry 4.0 is something to be used rather than feared.” Judy Hart, CEO of Investors in Excellence, was
one of the speakers on the day. She said: “The event was a great success, the people here received a number of different bite size presentations and that will give real value to put together a well-informed group for the future.”
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