BANGOR City Stadium has taken a step towards becoming the first net-zero football stadium in Wales and the entire United Kingdom.

The stadium has completed the installation of 150 solar panels as part of its plan to transition to full carbon neutrality.

The newly installed solar panels are part of a broader strategy to make the stadium completely self-sufficient, even during high-demand periods such as evening matches.

The installation includes advanced power storage systems, enabling the stadium to go completely off-grid, ensuring that it can operate independently of external energy sources.

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The next phase of the sustainability initiative at Bangor City Stadium will see the installation of high-efficiency LED floodlights, further reducing the stadium's energy consumption and carbon footprint.

Nick Pritchard, chairman of Bangor City Stadium, who has a longstanding background in the renewable energy sector, said: "With my background in renewables, I was mindful when taking the stadium forward that making it carbon neutral would be one of my first priorities.

“Not only will this investment help the environment, but it will also enhance the viability and self-sufficiency of the stadium itself.

“We're proud to lead the way in making sports more sustainable and hope to inspire other venues across the country to follow suit."

As of now, Bangor City Stadium stands out in the UK as it moves towards achieving net-zero status.

While some football clubs have made strides in reducing their carbon footprints, such as Oxford United, which installed a substantial solar power system, no stadium in the UK has yet claimed full net-zero carbon status.