Care Home Solar Installation, Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester

Manchester Renewables installed a commercial solar PV system across the roof of a care home in Greater Manchester. The building's complex roof layout — a mix of pitched and flat sections — required careful planning to maximise panel coverage without compromising the building's aesthetics or safety access routes.

Care homes are ideal candidates for solar. They run 24/7 with high baseline electricity consumption for heating, lighting, catering, and medical equipment. That means a large proportion of the solar energy generated is used on-site during daylight hours, keeping self-consumption high and payback fast.

Our team worked closely with the care home management to schedule the installation with minimal disruption to residents and staff. All work was completed during normal working hours with no interruption to the building's power supply.

Care Home

Property Type

Pitched & Flat

Roof Type

4-5 Years

Est. Payback

High (24/7 use)

Self-Consumption

Greater Manchester

Location

MCS Certified

Certification

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Project Highlights

  • Panels installed across complex multi-section roof with pitched and flat areas
  • High self-consumption rate due to 24/7 energy demand from heating, lighting, and equipment
  • Installation completed with zero disruption to residents or care operations
  • System designed around safety access routes and maintenance walkways
  • Significant reduction in the home's electricity bills and carbon footprint
  • MCS certified installation with full 25-year panel performance warranty

Common Questions

Are solar panels suitable for care homes?
Care homes are one of the best commercial applications for solar. They consume electricity around the clock for heating, hot water, lighting, laundry, and medical equipment — meaning a high proportion of solar energy is used on-site rather than exported.
Will installation disrupt care home residents?
We plan every care home installation to minimise disruption. Work is carried out during normal hours, and we coordinate with management to avoid sensitive areas. There is no interruption to the building's power supply during installation.
Can care homes get funding for solar panels?
Care homes may be eligible for the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme or energy efficiency grants depending on ownership. Private care homes benefit from Enhanced Capital Allowances and 0% VAT on solar installations.
How much can a care home save with solar?
Savings depend on system size and energy usage, but care homes with high daytime consumption typically save 40-60% on electricity bills. Many see a full return on investment within 4-5 years.

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