AFC Bournemouth have announced a three-year partnership agreement with Utilita, roping it in as their Official Energy and Sustainability Partner.

The deal will see Utilita work towards installing more than 600 solar panels at the club’s new Canford training complex. The British energy company will also work with the club to promote sustainability. 

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Speaking about the Utilita agreement, Rob Mitchell, Commercial Director at AFC Bournemouth, said:

“It’s fantastic to partner with Utilita and have them on board as our Official Energy and Sustainability Partner. The club will benefit enormously from the partnership, via community initiatives and the solar PV installation at our new training complex.“

Bill Bullen, CEO and Co-founder at Utilita, said:

“We are delighted to be partnering with such a high-profile club. It’s a wonderful opportunity to bring our campaigns to a wider audience and bolster our reputation as the go-to business to deliver large-scale solar projects of this nature.  also look forward to watching our joint initiatives grow and blossom over the next three years, because giving back to the communities we serve will always be a top priority of ours.“

Archie Lasseter, Head of Sustainability at Utilita, stated:

“It’s really encouraging to see a football club invest in solar, particularly one of AFC Bournemouth’s gravitas. “This industry-first installation is – if you’d excuse the pun – a perfect ‘cherry on top’ for the remarkable new facility in Canford. Thanks to the array, the club will become a leading force in the drive for sustainability across football, producing 280,000 kWp annually and significantly slashing carbon emissions.“

Darren Booth, Project Manager at Canford, added:

“Sustainability has always been a key pillar of the training ground project, so to be delivering it on such a high level is something we’re really proud of.“