Funding boost for Telford solar energy company

Telford electrician Craig Haycock has secured a five-figure funding package from HSBC UK to grow his new solar energy company, Craig Michael Renewables. Photo credit: Dave Warren/Picture TeamEstablished in July last year, Craig Michael Renewables installs and repairs solar panels and has seen unprecedented demand for installations due to the rising cost of energy.The funding has enabled electrician and company director Craig Haycock to order up to ten jobs’ worth of materials in advance, which will allow the company to complete orders more effectively and ensure greater cashflow security.To date the company has installed 960 solar panels leading to a carbon emission saving of 70, 120 kg/Co2 per year. In addition, the rapid growth has meant that the business has hired eight new staff including electricians, roofers and project managers.Craig said: “I’m over the moon that I can…

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