SOUTH YORKSHIRE'S MAYOR RESPONDS TO MAYORAL RENEWABLES FUND GRANT SCHEME

Published 17 July 2025 at 4:30pm

Reacting to the announcement of Government support for South Yorkshire projects through the Mayoral Renewables Fund Grant Scheme, South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard, said:
“I made a promise to deliver a clean energy transformation for South Yorkshire and we’re delivering on that promise.

“These seven new projects in Doncaster and Rotherham are a clear signal South Yorkshire is at the heart of the UK’s green energy revolution. By working closely with our local authority partners, we’re lowering energy bills, and building a more sustainable future for South Yorkshire.

“The Rotherham Outdoor Market scheme is a brilliant example of how innovation can power local adaptation and resilience. By reducing emissions and energy costs, we’re supporting the stallholders who are the beating heart of the market - helping them grow in the face of rising energy prices and making the market more attractive for both traders and shoppers.

“In Doncaster, solar panels on three local schools won’t just save money, they’ll help to educate the next generation. These installations will become living classrooms, giving young people the chance to learn about renewable energy in a hands-on, meaningful way.

“By powering community centres in Scawthorpe and Carcroft and Rotherham Library with clean solar energy, we’re making sure vital local services can continue to grow and support their communities for years to come.

“The Mayoral Renewables Fund Grant Scheme is creating a cleaner, greener and fairer South Yorkshire.”