Powering the Future 
with Solar Innovation
Newtown Bearing Company invests in renewable energy  
to transform its Telford headquarters.
Sustainability is no longer a future 
ambition for businesses, it is a present-
day responsibility. Leading the way in 
environmental innovation, Newtown has 
taken a major step toward reducing its 
carbon footprint through the installation 
of a high-performance solar energy 
system at its two sites in Telford.
The newly installed solar PV system 
boasts an impressive capacity of 
70.36KWp, meaning it can generate 
approximately 45KW of electricity every 
hour under optimal conditions. Designed 
specifically to maximise efficiency, 
the systems have been strategically 
positioned on southeast-facing roofs to 
optimise solar gain while minimising the 
effects of shading throughout the day.
Energy production estimates indicate 
that the system will generate around 
63,000KW of electricity annually. Of this 
total, approximately 43,000 units will 
be used directly by Newtown to power 
its modern operational headquarters 
and 100,000 sq ft warehouse facilities, 
significantly reducing reliance on 
traditional energy sources. The 
remaining 13,000 units will be exported 
back to the national grid, contributing 
clean, renewable energy to the 
wider community.
The environmental impact of the project 
is equally significant. Each year, the 
solar installations are expected to 
prevent the release of around 16 tonnes 
of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, 
while offsetting approximately 44% 
of the company’s overall electricity 
consumption. These figures underline 
the company’s ongoing commitment 
to sustainable business practices and 
environmental responsibility.
Looking ahead, the long-term benefits 
of the investment become even more 
remarkable. Over the projected 25-year 
lifespan of the solar panels, Newtown 
estimates that the system will achieve 
environmental savings equivalent to 
avoiding 485,000 kilometres of vehicle 
travel, eliminating the impact of 347 
long-haul flights, and effectively  
planting 3,119 trees.
As businesses across the UK continue 
to seek greener, more efficient ways of 
operating, Newtown’s renewable energy 
initiative demonstrates how practical 
sustainability measures can deliver both 
environmental and operational benefits. 
By investing in clean energy infrastructure 
today, the company is not only reducing 
costs and emissions but also helping 
to build a more sustainable future for 
generations to come.
Further strengthening its commitment to 
environmental sustainability, Newtown 
Bearing Company is also preparing to 
install electric vehicle (EV) charging 
facilities at its head office site. The 
introduction of EV charging infrastructure 
will support the transition to cleaner 
transportation by encouraging the use 
of electric vehicles among employees, 
visitors, and future fleet operations. 
By combining renewable solar energy 
generation with sustainable transport 
solutions, Newtown continues to invest 
in practical initiatives that reduce carbon 
emissions, improve energy efficiency, 
and contribute to a greener future. This 
next phase of development reinforces the 
company’s long-term vision of creating 
a more environmentally responsible and 
sustainable business for years to come.
Contact here:                                                                       
+44 1952 222400 
sales@newtownbearings.co.uk 
www.newtownbearings.co.uk
Solar-powered roof system at the 
Newtown headquarters
Newtown’s Stafford Park 
site in Shropshire, United Kingdom
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