BOWDON Rugby Club is expecting to save £250,000 in energy costs over the next 25 years - after the installation of new solar panels.

The installation is expected to half what the club currently pays for its electricity, bringing it down to 6p per kilowatt hour.

Andrew McHale, a junior coach and sponsor at the club said: "The one thing we all know is that energy costs are going up – so fixing a deal now made total sense.

"For us the savings help secure the future of the club, but we are also keen to do something about reducing our carbon footprint.

"It also helps put more footprints on the pitch as we’ll get more members as a result of having more economic facilities.

"It’s working and it’s already putting something back into the National Grid and the reduction in costs of electricity will enable us to invest the funds elsewhere."

Anyone wishing to inquire about possible free fit for their sports premises can go onto the website http://www.greenenergycommercial.com or email info@gecommercial.co.uk