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£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.

£
455610
Lifetime savings
79
kW
Installation size
15009
kg
CO2 offset yearly
172
Panels installed
Client interview

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Baltic Apprenticeships

themselves

We spoke with the client about their experience with Sustain Commercial Solar.

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Financial savings and earnings
1

Lifetime energy savings

£
455610

British Pounds Sterling (£)

System cost

British Pounds Sterling (£)

Estimated ROI

Years

Average savings per week

£
350

British Pounds Sterling (£)

Average savings per month

£
1519

British Pounds Sterling (£)

Average savings per year

£
18224

British Pounds Sterling (£)

Energy production and grid reliance
2

Annual energy generation

66713

kWh

Specific yield

842

kWh / kWp

Self sufficiency

%

Proportion of energy from the grid

Energy production and grid reliance

Equivalent trees planted

682

Trees

Lifetime carbon offset

375244

kg of carbon offset

Average carbon offset weekly

312

kg of carbon offset

Average carbon offset monthly

1250

kg of carbon offset

Average carbon offset yearly

15009

kg of carbon offset

3
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System vitals

Live data

Performance ratio

98.2%

Actual vs expected production

Efficiency

99.8%

DC to AC conversion efficiency

Solar irradiance

12

W/m^2

Ambient temperature

19


System health

OK

All systems operational

4

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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Article written by
Jani Moran
Commercial Director
Jani Moran is the Group Commercial Director of Sustain Commercial Solar, overseeing the strategic direction of the commercial division. With a keen eye for identifying market opportunities and a strong background in sales, Jani drives revenue growth and expands the company’s market share.

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Annual investment allowance tax break
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Annual bills reduced from day 1
Minimal logistical involvement

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