Cardiff Council

🌍 Rooftop solar panels are now powering eight leisure centres in Cardiff – helping to reduce carbon emissions and cut energy costs.

Battery storage and smart energy systems have also been activated as part of the project, which is part funded by Welsh Government Low Carbon Heat and Ynni Cymru grant funding and expected to reduce electricity-related carbon emissions at the sites by around 35%, saving an estimated 146 tonnes of CO₂e annually.

The leisure centres, which are owned by Cardiff Council and managed by not-for-profit social enterprise GLL, include Maindy Leisure Centre, Fairwater Leisure Centre, Eastern Leisure Centre, Western Leisure Centre, Pentwyn Leisure Centre, Llanishen Leisure Centre, Penylan Library and Community Centre, and the STAR Hub.

Beyond the environmental impact, the scheme will help to offset rising energy costs, supporting the long-term financial sustainability of leisure services for residents.

Tonight, a child may need somewhere safe to sleep.
Most of us will never know it happens.

Most of us will assume someone else steps in.
But sometimes, there isn’t someone else.

If you have a spare room, you could be that person.

Emergency foster carers provide immediate care when children need it most — often at short notice and for a short time.

💜Full training and support provided
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