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Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Military bases awarded millions in funding for decarbonisation projects
Two military bases have been awarded millions of pounds in funding for decarbonisation projects. Vivo Defence Services has collaborated with two Ministry of Defence (MOD) sites to secure public sector decarbonisation scheme (PSDS) grants. The funding will be used to replace gas boilers with environmentally friendly technology and make fabric improvements to nine buildings at MOD Donnington in Shropshire and upgrade the leisure, training and rehabilitation centre at Bovington Camp. More than £7 million of the PSDS grant will be used for these projects, which are expected to be completed by March 2028. READ MORE: Huge Bournemouth Pier project pushed back one year Funding to slash carbon output by 1,700 tonnes annually across two sites (Image: Supplied) The MOD projects that carbon emissions will be reduced by 1,500 tonnes annually at MOD Donnington and 200 tonnes at Bovington Camp. This will help the MOD reach its net zero commitments and provide energy cost savings. Sean O'Gorman, DE&S infrastructure services deputy head, said: "MOD Donnington is one of our largest emitters of carbon and we are delighted to have received a PSDS grant to accelerate the drive to Net Zero for this facility as part of our wider programme of decarbonisation." Lieutenant Colonel Jamie Walkworth, head of sustainability, efficiency and exploitation in army basing and infrastructure, said: "It is great news that we have received a PSDS grant for Bovington Camp to decarbonise the rehabilitation/physiotherapy centre. "This is a fundamental part of our infrastructure for operational/deployed servicemen and women." The PSDS, run by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and delivered by Salix, provides grants to help UK public sector organisations cut energy use and emissions. Dr Paul Roberts, Vivo's director of energy and sustainability, said: "Supporting the MOD to achieve Net Zero is one of our key aims so we are thrilled to have played our part in this success." Ian Rodger, director for public sector decarbonisation at Salix, said: "The public sector decarbonisation scheme grant will help the MOD transition towards its net zero targets. "This means that it can significantly reduce its carbon emissions as well as creating a more comfortable building for those using the buildings. "We have no time to waste in addressing climate change and we have challenging net zero targets to meet."
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Hundreds of solar panels to be fitted at barracks
Work has begun to install more than 1,000 solar panels at military barracks in Lancashire. The government hopes 1,638 panels, covering 3,600 square metres of unused land at Weeton Barracks, will generate 35% of the site's energy needs. As well as saving taxpayers' money, the solar panels will further reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The work is funded under the British Army's Project Prometheus, a scheme to increase renewable energy production. Royal Engineer Lt Col Jamie Walkworth, from the Army's sustainability, efficiency and exploitation team, said: "We are delighted to see work getting under way to deliver a new solar installation at Weeton Barracks. "By increasing the supply and availability of renewable energy on Army sites, we are building a more sustainable estate that will enhance our energy resilience." Maj Peter Reid, of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, added: "It is excellent to see the significant investment in renewable energy. "The new solar farm will also bring additional benefits to the site by protecting and enhancing the local wildlife and providing us with a platform for local engagement and learning." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Army solar panels linked to Chinese forced labour Army's first solar power farm opens British Army
BBC News
09-02-2025
- Science
- BBC News
Weeton Barracks: More than 1,000 solar panels to be installed
Work has begun to install more than 1,000 solar panels at military barracks in government hopes 1,638 panels, covering 3,600 square metres of unused land at Weeton Barracks, will generate 35% of the site's energy well as saving taxpayers' money, the solar panels will further reduce dependence on fossil work is funded under the British Army's Project Prometheus, a scheme to increase renewable energy production. 'Significant investment' Royal Engineer Lt Col Jamie Walkworth, from the Army's sustainability, efficiency and exploitation team, said: "We are delighted to see work getting under way to deliver a new solar installation at Weeton Barracks."By increasing the supply and availability of renewable energy on Army sites, we are building a more sustainable estate that will enhance our energy resilience."Maj Peter Reid, of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, added: "It is excellent to see the significant investment in renewable energy."The new solar farm will also bring additional benefits to the site by protecting and enhancing the local wildlife and providing us with a platform for local engagement and learning." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
