Moray MP Douglas Ross paid a recent visit to Forres-based renewable energy firm AES Solar to learn more about how solar energy has a major role to play in contributing to the energy mix the country requires.
Douglas said: “I had a very positive meeting with George Goudsmit, AES Solar’s managing director, and it was good to hear more about this thriving local business and the job opportunities it provides in the area. They have been in the press recently with the involvement in award winning designs and it is great that we have such an impressive local business with a superb reputation here in Moray.
“Solar panels are increasingly being installed by community halls, churches, schools, public buildings as well as homes across Moray and provide a source of clean, renewable energy, and I was pleased to hear how a business based in Forres is contributing to this.
“The whole team at AES Solar do an excellent job and provide a great service and I am keen to work with them and the industry as we debate changes to solar energy in Westminster. The meeting and tour of AES certainly provided me with a greater understanding of what we need to do to promote this type of energy source to an even greater audience.”