A major green energy upgrade has been completed at
Doncasters’ Droitwich manufacturing site, where a 2,400-panel solar array is now powering operations at the Deritend Precision Castings facility. The installation, located on Vines Lane, marks a significant step forward in the company’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices.
Now fully operational, the solar array is supplying a substantial portion of the site’s electricity requirements. This development is expected to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy resilience, and contribute to Doncasters’ broader environmental strategy.
Doncasters’ general manager Adam Knight said: “This project represents a major investment in our future, not just as a business, but as a responsible manufacturer. Installing solar at this scale underscores our commitment to reducing emissions and operating more sustainably across our sites. It is something our team is incredibly proud to have delivered.”
Helen Barrett-Hague, general counsel and head of sustainability, added: “This investment demonstrates how the company is embedding sustainability into the way we operate. By reducing our reliance on conventional energy and lowering our carbon footprint, we are not only meeting the expectations of our customers and other stakeholders, but also taking responsibility for the impact we have on the communities where we work.”
The Droitwich installation is one of the largest solar projects undertaken within the Doncasters group to date and reflects a strategic shift towards decarbonisation across its operations. By integrating renewable energy at site level, the company is aligning engineering innovation with environmental responsibility.
Mr Knight continued: “Deritend is now a flagship site for Doncasters’ sustainability ambitions. It proves that progress is not just about the parts we make — but how we power the processes behind them.”
This initiative forms part of Doncasters’ wider ESG roadmap, which includes investment in cleaner technologies, improved energy efficiency, and more sustainable production methods across its UK and international footprint.