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Limes Care Home case study: 79.65 kW solar installation

Limes Care Home – Commercial Solar Panel Installation in Birmingham

Curated Solar Solution For Care Home in Birmingham

Limes Care Home moved to 79.65 kWp solar systems powered by Solar4Good for better energy management. The installation reduces energy expenses and carbon emissions as well as offers a dependable renewable energy source to serve the residents and staff.

£270K

Lifetime client savings

79.6KW

System Size installed

400K Kg

Co2 Saved

177

Panels installed

CLIENT

Limes Care Home in Birmingham (B38 8JZ), was interested in dealing with increasing utility bills and also minimising its environmental footprint. Being a care home, energy is constantly needed throughout the year for rooms, special equipment and more. The management was interested in a sustainable solution that would provide financial and environmental advantages, while reducing grid dependency.

The Project

Solar4Good developed and implemented a 79.65 kWp solar PV system that fits into the pitched roof structure and a multi-orientation design of the building. The system was to maximise energy output and offer long-term efficiency of operation

The technical scope included:

177 × DMEG 450W solar panels (79.65 kWp total capacity)
1 × Fox V50 – V Series 50kW 3-Phase Inverter
Pitched roof: 27° orientation (East, South & West)
Project Cost: £55,000

The Solution

Feasibility and design to installation, Solar4Good provided an optimised system that optimised care home operations.

Key aspects included:

Multi-Orientation Design: The panels are erected on east, south, and west facing roofs in order to capture maximum sunlight all through the day.
High-Efficiency Technology: DMEG Tier 1 panels and Fox inverter to generate stable long-lasting output.
Resident-Focused Approach:Planning to minimise disturbance to residents during installation.
Compliance/Safety: Installation met the UK safety and electrical regulations..

The Result

With 80,000kWh of power generated per year, the system leads to 40 percent or more of the energy self-sufficiency of the care home.

Environmental Impact:

Annual CO₂ savings: ~16,000 kg
Lifetime CO₂ offset: ~400,000 kg
Equivalent to planting 16,500 trees

Financial Impact:

System cost: £55,000
Lifetime energy savings (25 years): £270,000
Average yearly savings: ~£10,800
ROI / Payback period: 6 years

Client Benefits:

Reduced reliance on grid electricity with stabilised energy costs
Contribution towards the UK’s Net Zero goals
Enhanced reputation as a green, responsible care provider
Increased financial resilience with long-term energy savings

Financial Impact

Lifetime Energy Saving

£270,000

System Cost

£55,000

Estimated ROI

6 Years

Average Annual Savings

£10,800

Average Monthly Savings

£900

Average Weekly Savings

£210

Energy Production

Annual Energy Generation

73,000 kWh

Specific Yield

930 kWh / kWp

Self Sufficiency

38% Years

Environmental Impact

Lifetime Carbon Offset

360,000 kg CO2

Equivalent trees planted

14,500

Average Carbon offset Yearly

14,500 kg CO2

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