£455,610 in lifetime savings for the largest independent training provider in England
A 79.12 kW rooftop solar system with 172 panels at Baltic Training Services, Darlington, generates 66,713 kWh annually, saving 31,338 kg of CO₂ in the first year. It will provide £18,224.43 in first-year savings and £455,610.75 over 25 years, with a total generation of 1,667,825 kWh.
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We spoke with the client about their experience with Sustain Commercial Solar.
Key points:
Major reduction in energy costs.
Assisting us in applying to tenders with environmental requirements.
Very positively received by employees throughout the company, with many curious about the system and its impact.
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A recently completed rooftop solar PV installation at Baltic Training Services in Darlington marks a significant move towards sustainable energy use and environmental stewardship for the organisation. The new system, with a capacity of 79.12 kW and comprising 172 high-efficiency solar panels, is set to substantially lower both energy costs and carbon emissions.
Project Highlights
- Location: Baltic Training Services, Darlington
- System Size: 79.12 kW
- Number of Panels: 172
- Specific Yield: 842.73 kWh/kW
- Annual Energy Yield: 66,713 kWh
- Year 1 Carbon Saving: 31,338 kg
- System Type: Rooftop installation
Financial and Environmental Benefits
The solar PV system is designed to generate 66,713 kWh of electricity annually, resulting in an estimated first-year carbon saving of 31,338 kg. Financially, the installation is projected to achieve total savings and revenue of £18,224.43 in the first year, including £16,984.52 in reduced energy bills and an additional £1,239.91 from export revenue.
Over a 25-year period, the system is expected to generate 1,667,825 kWh of clean energy, reducing carbon emissions by approximately 375,244 kg. This will deliver cumulative savings of around £455,610.75, highlighting the long-term economic and environmental benefits of adopting solar energy.
Conclusion
This project showcases the effectiveness of solar power in reducing both carbon footprints and operational costs for educational institutions. The installation is fully complete and operational, awaiting its launch on the website.
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