Solar Installation Takes Fabricator Closer to Net Zero

FABRICATOR Dudley’s Aluminium has taken a step closer to net zero at its Cardiff site with its new solar installation.

The firm partnered with Inspire Green, a renewable energy company serving south Wales and south-west England, to install 192 high-efficiency solar panels on its production facility, as well as solar electric vehicle charging technology.

The system will help Dudley’s Aluminium decarbonise their operations, reducing emissions from electricity generation by 77% and will supply approximately 60% of the site’s electricity going forward. The installation supports the fabricator’s net zero aspirations by saving 17.15 tonnes of CO₂ annually.

This latest move follows the introduction of hybrid company cars in 2024 as part of the fabricator’s corporate carbon reduction policy.

Step Closer to Net Zero

Pablo Shorney, Finance Director of Dudley’s Aluminium, said: “As part of a carbon intensive sector, it is vital that we take steps to reduce our emissions and manufacture our solutions sustainably. In addition to complying with green requirements within the supply chain and working on projects targeting excellent sustainability standards, we are proactively decarbonising our operations through a range of measures.

“It has been great to work with Inspire Green on the successful solar installation onsite which will make a significant impact on our journey to net zero.”

Josh Powell, Founder of Inspire Green, said: “We’re incredibly proud to support a local business like Dudley’s Aluminium on their net zero journey and to play our part in building a more sustainable future.”

Since 1993, Dudley’s Aluminium has offered clients full in-house design and production facilities, completing many projects within the education, health, commercial, retail, residential and defence sectors throughout the UK and Channel Islands. The company is CHAS accredited, Constructionline registered, and BM Trada certified to manufacture enhanced security products to align with PAS24:2016 and BS 4873.

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