An energy-saving expert has started a campaign to help stadiums get solar panels.

Southampton company Utilita plans to fast-track solar PV installation in sports venues.

The "Are You Sporting Solar?" campaign aims to identify and tackle barriers preventing clubs from adopting solar energy.

In association with the British Association for Sustainable Sport (BASIS), the initiative began by surveying sports organisations to identify issues hindering adoption.

Ella Moorey, group sustainability lead at Utilita, said: "Sport has the power to inspire change, and by embracing solar energy, stadiums and venues can lead the way in demonstrating environmental responsibility.

"At Utilita, we believe that enabling the adoption of solar PV across the sporting landscape is not just an opportunity - it’s a necessity."

David Mann, chief executive of Hampshire's Utilita Bowl, said: "This campaign will be a game-changer in helping sporting organisations fast-track their way to accessing sustainable energy and enabling clubs to redirect those savings into making other sustainable adaptations."