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Case studies

Commercial solar projects we have funded and delivered.

A selection of UK commercial PV projects where we secured the grant funding, ran the financial model and project-managed the build. Each one tells the story of which grants stacked, the realistic capex after support, and the payback the client actually achieved.

Education Greater Manchester

Oakhurst Academy Trust: Salix PSDS 6-School Solar

Case study: 100% Salix PSDS-funded solar across 6 schools. Zero net capex for the MAT. 65% energy reduction across the estate.

System
1,200 kWp across 6 schools
Funding
£3.86m total (PV + heat pumps + fabric)
Payback
0yr
Offices London

TechHub Office: 200kWp BREEAM Outstanding London

Case study: 200kWp London office refurbishment. BREEAM Outstanding rating secured, Full Expensing + PPA. 4-year net payback.

System
200 kWp + 100 kWh battery
Funding
Tax relief + ongoing export revenue
Payback
5yr
Manufacturing Coventry, West Midlands

Midshires Engineering: 480kWp IETF-Funded Solar

Case study: 480kWp precision engineering rooftop. IETF + Full Expensing. Net capex £87k after incentives on a £312k project.

System
480 kWp rooftop
Funding
£142,800 IETF + £71,600 corporation tax relief
Payback
4.1yr
Retail Bristol, South West

Riverside Retail Park: 400kWp Bristol PPA + Canopy

Case study: 400kWp Bristol multi-tenant retail. Solar canopy + PPA, zero net capex, 58% grid import reduction across 12 units.

System
320 kWp rooftop + 80 kWp solar canopy
Funding
PPA + tax relief stack
Payback
5.2yr
Healthcare Yorkshire

County General Hospital: 350kWp Yorkshire NHS PSDS

Case study: 350kWp NHS Yorkshire. PSDS Phase 3b funded 100% of eligible capex. 62% energy cost reduction across 8 buildings.

System
350 kWp + 220kW thermal heat pump
Funding
100% capex covered (£265,000 PV + £620,000 heat pump = £885k total)
Payback
2.4yr
Warehousing & Logistics Manchester, Greater Manchester

Northern Logistics Group: 500kWp Manchester Big Box PPA

Case study: 500kWp Manchester logistics hub. Zero-capex PPA stacked with OZEV EVIG EV fleet charging grant. 61% energy cost reduction, £87,000/yr saving.

System
500 kWp rooftop
Funding
PPA-funded — £0 capex
Payback
5.1yr
Agriculture Pickering, North Yorkshire

Burnholme Dairy: 320kWp REPF + Full Expensing 2024

Case study: 320kWp solar on a North Yorkshire dairy farm. REPF grant + Full Expensing reduced net cost 55%. 5-year payback achieved.

System
320 kWp + 200kWh BESS
Funding
£62,400 REPF + £53,900 corporation tax relief
Payback
5.2yr
Agriculture Devon, South West

Green Valley Farms: 150kWp Devon REPF + Full Expensing

A Devon mixed farm with 150kWp PV, REPF-funded at 35% capex contribution plus Full Expensing tax relief, hitting 4.8-year payback and £24k annual savings.

System
150 kWp rooftop
Funding
REPF + AIA stacked
Payback
4.8yr
Manufacturing Birmingham, West Midlands

Midlands Manufacturing: 250kWp IETF Birmingham Solar

Case study: 250kWp Birmingham factory rooftop. IETF Phase 3 + Full Expensing reduced net cost from £225k to £86k. ROI in 4.2 years.

System
250 kWp rooftop
Funding
Stacked grant + tax relief
Payback
4.3yr
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