Client
Limes Care Home
Sector
Carehomes
Location
Birmingham, UK
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.
£255K
Lifetime client savings
79.6KW
System Size installed
400K Kg
Co2 Saved
177
Panels installed
Financial Impact
Lifetime energy savings
£255,000
Pounds
System Cost
£55,000
Pounds
Estimated ROI
~7
Years
Average annual savings
£9,500
Pounds
Average monthly savings
£792
Pounds
Average weekly savings
£184
Pounds
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
Brands installed
Solar Panels
DMEG
Inverter
FoxESS
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 COâ‚‚ savings: ~16,000 kg
- Lifetime COâ‚‚ 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: ~£10,500
- 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