Swansea BID (Enterprise Enchancment District) are nearing the midway mark of the £14,000 goal on their Crowdfunder marketing campaign because of a beneficiant pledge of £5000 from Swansea Council.
The Crowdfunding marketing campaign was launched with the intention of funding a feasibility examine to see if Swansea metropolis centre is a viable website for photo voltaic panels.
“We need to create a extra sustainable metropolis, and we’re grateful to the Council for pledging their assist,”
mentioned Russell Greenslade, Swansea BID Chief Govt.
“Why not utilise unused house? We imagine there’s so many good causes to push ahead with this concept, particularly given the rising prices of power. If we will create a greener house and generate our personal power, there’s potential to permit companies to type a consortium and use the power they produce.”
“Within the subsequent few years, there can be a variety of change by way of power use and manufacturing. We need to be a part of that and push initiatives that won’t solely assist the atmosphere, however the individuals who dwell and work in Swansea,”
mentioned Greenslade.
If the funding goal is met, Swansea BID will fee Gower Energy to undertake the examine and decide if utilising empty flat roofs to create an city photo voltaic farm is viable.
Discussing the proposal, Andrew Stevens, Swansea Council’s cupboard member for atmosphere and infrastructure, mentioned:
“We’re happy to pledge our assist for the Photo voltaic Swansea feasibility examine by way of our in style Crowdfund Swansea initiative.
“Using metropolis centre flat roofs to generate energy would assist in the council’s intention to make town internet zero by 2050.
“Crowdfund Swansea is a platform the place concepts could be shared, communities empowered and funds could be raised to take tasks ahead for the advantage of our communities.
“It’s a springboard for mission concepts to draw the funding they want extra simply, while enabling everybody who cares concerning the space to contribute with pledges.”
If profitable, the feasibility examine findings could be revealed on the BID web site, and Swansea BID would push for funding from the federal government to fee the mission.
For extra data, or to donate, see the Crowdfunder right here: www.spacehive.com/solar-swansea—a-feasibility-study
