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RSPCA Martlesham goes solar in over £7,500-a-year energy shift
The RSPCA Suffolk Central branch in Martlesham will redirect over £7,500 a year from its energy bills to animal welfare after installing almost 80 solar panels across its rooftops.
Opinion
How councils are innovating to deliver more solar
Mid Suffolk District Council leader Andy Mellen argues that when it comes to solar energy, the principle should be simple: rooftops before rural.
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How floating solar panels will power Ipswich's pioneering nursery
A 750kWp floating solar installation spanning 3,500 square metres is being built at Bramford to supply 20% of the energy needs at Suffolk Fresh's semi-closed hydroponic glasshouse, demonstrating how renewable technology can support sustainable food production.
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The Suffolk sports clubs turning rooftops into revenue with solar power
Every club has a clubhouse, every clubhouse has a roof – so why aren't more Suffolk sports clubs harnessing the power above their heads?
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How sunshine data reveals untapped solar energy opportunity across Suffolk
Government mapping using 2023 climate data identifies areas where solar panel investment could deliver maximum energy returns, with several Suffolk locations highlighted.
Guide
How Suffolk businesses can slash energy bills with rooftop solar
Rooftop solar has the potential to enable Suffolk businesses to slash energy costs by 40-80%, whilst gaining a competitive edge in an increasingly sustainability-focused market.
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Why Suffolk's warehouses aren't powering the solar revolution...yet
Every time a planning application appears for another warehouse along the A14 corridor, the same question emerges: "Why isn't that roof covered in solar panels?" We ask those who know, "Why?"
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Solar panels to become standard as Ipswich installations rise
Government plans to mandate solar on new builds come as provisional figures show Ipswich had 2,540 domestic solar installations in March 2025, up from 2,455 in December 2024.
Opinion
From the Rooftops: Why Suffolk can lead the UK's commercial solar revolution
With over nine million square feet of commercial roof space, proximity to the UK's largest container port, and the growing influence of Freeport East in attracting inward investment, our region is uniquely positioned to take a leading role in driving a national rooftop solar revolution.