RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGIES ROOFTOP SOLAR POWER INSTALLATION TO
SAVE BRIDLINGTON TOWN AFC £42,000 The 2,800-capacity Mounting Systems Stadium, home of Bridlington Town AFC, has completed phase 1 of the installation of 400 rooftop solar panels. Capable of generating 180kW, the club will be able to save up to £42,000, enabling re-investment into the East Yorkshire club and the community of Bridlington. The panels have been installed by Duracell
Energy Platinum Partner, Pure Renewables, with the energy generated helping to power the whole stadium. Any excess will be released to the national grid. HDM Energies, a subsidiary of HDM
Worldwide, owners of Bridlington Town AFC, installed the solar panels at the Queensgate stadium under their ‘Energy for All’ scheme. This future thinking initiative provides clean energy and significantly reduces the stadium’s carbon footprint and electricity costs, while promoting the use of sustainable energy in the wider football ecosystem. The scheme enables BTAFC to directly purchase the solar energy produced at rates significantly below grid-supplied prices. Since the pre-summer takeover of the club by HDM and new chairman, Dan Rogers, the club has attracted
‘Premier League’ level support from new partners Duracell Energy. The Duracell Energy support is extended even further with the installation of multiple EV Chargers at the ground. Mark Millar, CEO of Cheltenham-based Puredrive Energy, an authorised Duracell licensee, said: “As a leading
manufacturer of smart energy solutions, Bridlington Town’s ambitions align perfectly with our values of providing cheaper and greener energy to accelerate the transition to Net Zero. In addition to sponsoring this season’s shirt, Duracell Energy is powering the Seasiders renewable revolution with the installation of EV chargers at Queensgate, providing fans with a sustainable option to travel to and from games.” Dan Rogers, CEO of HDM Worldwide, added: “Since taking ownership of the club just a few weeks ago,
we’ve made such positive strides towards a sustainable future. Savings from the new energy scheme and the revenue generated from the solar systems will be passed onto loyal Seasiders fans, and reinvested via playing budgets and more. “Being able to work with such partners as Duracell Energy on our solar ambitions and regenerative output has
brought a new dimension to our ambitions at BTAFC. Alongside the EV charger installation, having a leader in solar and battery technology as a kit sponsor is not something you often see at this level, and shows our fans and stakeholders our ambition for the team, the sustainability of the club, and the area at large.”
Duracell Energy
www.duracellenergy.com HARNESSING THE POWER OF GREEN ENERGY
The Sussex Sign Company has recently installed 57 solar panels on its roof in Portslade. The solar panels are not only generating enough electricity to meet the company’s own needs but are also producing surplus energy which is being shared with its neighbour. The decision to invest in solar
panels is a significant step towards reducing the company’s reliance on traditional energy sources and embracing renewable alternatives. By utilising green energy, the company is not only reducing its carbon footprint but also setting an example for other businesses in the area. The use of solar panels highlights the importance of businesses taking responsibility for their environmental impact, with the initiative proving that businesses can make a difference by adopting sustainable practices and investing in green technologies. By generating surplus electricity through solar
Previous surveys had revealed that
the standard metal-sheeted warehouse rooftop was not capable of supporting the weight of conventional solar panels. However, leveraging the latest advances in technology, Solivus’ rooftop solar solutions are a fraction of the weight of conventional panels, avoiding structural issues, planning restriction challenges, or compromised aesthetics. Importantly, it also affords more universal applications for fixing methods, helping to alleviate the challenges associated with installing rigid conventional solar panels on the corrugated roofs found amongst most warehouses – most notably avoiding the need to penetrate the roof. The installation has seen over 360 solar
energy, The Sussex Sign Company is not only benefiting itself but also contributing to the overall wellbeing of the community. This collaborative approach to energy generation demonstrates the company’s commitment to sustainable practices that extend beyond its own operations.
The Sussex Sign Company
www.sussexsigns.com
panels mounted on the rooftop, resulting in a total installed capacity of 154.8 KwP and a declared net capacity of 110KwP. It is set to generate approximately 30% of Astute Electronics’ current demand and has the potential to convert sunlight into hundreds of thousands of pounds in energy cost savings over the project lifetime. It will also propel the business one step closer towards its net-zero goals, significantly reducing fossil fuel reliance and environmental impact. The installation is estimated to save just over 20 tonnes of carbon per year, and approximately 469 tonnes of carbon over its lifetime. As a further big benefit, Solivus’
solar solution, being incredibly fast and easy to install thanks to its light and flexible properties, negated the need for any costly disruption.
Solivus
www.solivus.com
sponsored by LIGHTWEIGHT
SOLAR PANELS SUIT METAL-SHEETED WAREHOUSE ROOF
Astute Electronics serves customers across defence, aerospace, maritime, energy, and industrial sectors. As a Planet Mark accredited business with a progressive sustainability programme, there was a demand to leverage the clean energy generation opportunity afforded by its 1,524 square metre warehouse’s rooftop in Hertfordshire.
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