Chair Brian Stevens Lead Business Delivery Manager CUE Business Solutions
Tony McNally Managing Director Climate Change Solutions Ltd
Daniella Parker Project Manager Solar for Schools & Schools Ambassador
Dr Angeline’s Donastorg Sosa Renewable Energy & Energy Management Coventry University

This is a Midlands Net Zero Hub, West Midlands Bright Solar Future partnership:
1. produce a business plan for a West Midlands Solar Procurement Partnership to accelerate delivery of the UK 500% increase in solar power for the region by 2035 with economy of scale.
2. undertake the solar mapping of the whole region identifying locations, buildings, carparks and other opportunities for potential 12 million solar panels.
3. organise a rolling programme of Solar Solution Showcase events, promoting the solar opportunity to reduce both carbon emissions and energy costs

From solar mapping of large south facing and flat roofs as well as car parks and other spaces, our efforts project potential for 1 million solar panels in Coventry and similarly in Warwickshire.

This should be complemented with energy efficiency, smart systems, storage and EV chargepoints, creating a cleaner, cheaper and fairer circular economy for all. There is also the opportunity to integrate features of community energy systems, connecting clusters of buildings such as businesses, retail and industrial parks, hospitals, education campuses, housing associations and estates. This will provide economy of scale, and allow the electricity generated to be used on site, with minimum National Grid reliance, giving maximum financial benefits, including more new green jobs, business and innovation.

This Bright Solar Future Showcase Series is a collaborative project between Climate Change Solutions, Midlands Net Zero Hub, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and Nottingham City Council.