Drive for net zero generates £64,000 of green sales for Stockport based solar installer

Green Economy has brokered over £500,000 sales for Greater Manchester based firms to install solar panels, electric vehicle (EV) charging points and environmental management systems since their launch in June 2022, including a recent £64,000 contract for Stockport based KAST.

Green Economy, whose online Marketplace enables businesses to find local, trusted partners for their transition to net zero, has built a network of over 500 local green technologies and services suppliers, providing introductions to Greater Manchester based businesses on their journey to net zero. With many firms looking to invest in green technology but not knowing where to start, Green Economy’s Marketplace helps to simplify the process and ensure that the investment can be made locally.

Amy House, Director of Green Economy said:

“Instilling confidence in green technologies and its suppliers is a key challenge in the transition to net zero, and one that Green Economy is facing head on.

“This landmark of £500,000 of sales brokered by our team demonstrates the appetite to integrate green technologies into local businesses, and that having experts on hand to guide the process will help to overcome this market failure.”

One of the projects includes two solar PV installation projects which were successfully won by Stockport based, KAST Renewable Energies. The projects for Yellow Door Nursery and Air Handlers Northern, were shared with members of Green Economy, that have created a free profile on their website.

KAST Renewable Energies responded to the quotes and were successfully awarded both projects, which will save 13.96 tonnes of carbon over 10 years. Stephen Dootson, Commercial Director at KAST said:

“Green Economy provides a really useful service for renewable energy suppliers, they take the hassle out of lengthy procurement processes by matching you to opportunities that suit your expertise and experience. The team are incredibly knowledgeable and its fantastic to know that they’re helping to increase uptake of renewables by simplifying the technology and advocating for local, trusted suppliers.”