ASG Aerospace expands energy resilience through another solar deployment

ASG Produmax has this week switched on its latest sustainable investment — a 0.3 MW solar installation at its facility in Bradford.

The system is now fully operational.

Spanning the Bradford site roof, the system delivers on-site renewable power—cutting external reliance, boosting stability, and strengthening long-term resilience.

For a business operating in a high-precision, energy-intensive environment, that matters.

This reflects a broader shift in how advanced manufacturing businesses think about infrastructure — where energy is no longer just a cost, but a strategic enabler of consistent delivery.

Jeremy Ridyard, Managing Director at ASG Produmax, sees the investment in clear commercial terms.

“This is about taking control where we can,” he said. “Energy is a significant operational variable. By generating a significant proportion of our own power on site, we reduce exposure to market volatility and create more predictability in how we plan and deliver.”

The 0.3 MW installation will support the site’s electricity demand, helping to underpin consistent performance across programmes.

“Customers increasingly expect to see evidence of responsible investment across the supply chain,” Ridyard added. “This is a visible, measurable step. It demonstrates that we are investing in our infrastructure in a way that supports long-term capability and responsible operations.”

Aerospace programmes are long-term by nature. They demand stability, traceability and confidence that suppliers are building capability not just for today, but for the lifecycle of the programme.

Energy resilience is increasingly part of that equation.

Ridyard concluded: “Responsible investments should strengthen the business. It should improve how we operate and how we deliver. This project does that — it supports reliability, planning and long-term performance for our customers.”

From machining complex aerospace structures to generating renewable power on site, the Bradford facility reflects a wider shift in UK manufacturing — where performance, resilience and responsibility are becoming part of the same conversation.

The solar installation is now live, quietly generating power, supporting production and reinforcing the long-term foundations of the business.