Dudley's Aluminium has taken a major step in its journey to net zero by installing a large-scale solar energy system at its production facility in Cardiff.

The company partnered with Inspire Green, a renewable energy specialist operating across south Wales and south-west England, to fit 192 high-efficiency solar panels on the facility’s roof. The installation also includes solar-powered electric vehicle charging technology.

According to the firm, the new system will reduce emissions from electricity generation by 77% and is expected to supply approximately 60% of the site’s power needs. The initiative will help Dudley’s Aluminium save an estimated 17.15 tonnes of CO2 annually.

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This move builds on the introduction of hybrid company cars in 2024, part of Dudley’s Aluminium’s broader corporate carbon reduction policy.

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 on site which will make a significant impact on our journey to net zero."

Josh Powell, Founder of Inspire Green, added: "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."