Ashfield Care Ltd, based on the Chase Industrial Estate, had 16 new solar panels installed on their offices last week thanks to a renewable energy grant.
It is estimated that the solar panels will generate around 4,600kwh of electricity each year, which represents a saving of around 1.4 tonnes of CO2.
The solar panel installation was possible thanks to a grant which funded half the cost. The grant programme is funded by Marches Renewable Energy. MarRE is a grant scheme allowing eligible applicants based in the Marches to apply for a 50% grant towards new installations of renewable technologies on their premises. The scheme is distributed by Herefordshire Council.
Ashfield Care Ltd have a team of 25 carers who provide care to approximately 50 people in their homes in and around Ross-on-Wye all year round. The company has been looking at ways to reduce their carbon footprint, and this initiative has helped them in that process.
For further information on the grant scheme visit http://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/MarRE The scheme runs until 31st December 2021.
The grant scheme has also been working with Edmo Engineering and Goodrich CE Primary School.
