John Healey MP calls on Rotherham businesses to invest in rooftop solar panels and make South Yorkshire a 'national leader in the transition to sustainable power'
As energy costs continue to bite, John Healey MP is calling on Rotherham area businesses to follow the lead of one of the county's most forward-looking manufacturers and invest in rooftop solar panels to both slash costs and green up their operations.
Mr Healey recently visited the Manvers-based manufacturer Bluetree Group, which now generates around 20 per cent of its electricity via rooftop solar.
The Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP, along with the Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce and a group of energy-specialist firms, gathered at Bluetree’s site at Brookfields Park to discuss the benefits of rooftop solar and hear how the manufacturer went about its proactive shift to sustainable energy.
Mr Healey says that by harnessing roof-space on factories, warehouses, office blocks and even car-parks, businesses can play a vital role in the move to clean energy - while also preserving green-belt land by locating renewables on existing buildings.
He adds that if local businesses embrace rooftop solar in large numbers, South Yorkshire could emerge as a national leader in the transition to sustainable power.
He said: “Bluetree have led the way in rooftop solar in the local area and this is the right time for local businesses to make the transition to green energy.
“This is an exciting opportunity for businesses to utilise their empty rooftops and contribute to Britain’s clean energy goals, whilst cutting energy costs and preserving local green spaces.”
Businesses interested in exploring rooftop solar installations are invited to contact Mr Healey’s office via email at [email protected]