Completed and Commissioned April 2013

At the time of commissioning, this was the largest residential roof-mounted solar PV system in the North of England — a proud milestone for both Northern Solar and our forward-thinking client, Good Neighbor. As a social enterprise focused on scalable community solutions for climate action, Good Neighbor chose Northern Solar for our deep expertise in delivering complex solar installations with minimal environmental impact.

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Our team successfully designed, installed, and commissioned a 40kWp solar PV system on the rooftop of a multi-unit residential building. A key challenge was maintaining the roof’s weatherproof integrity while maximising generation capacity. To meet this, we implemented a non-penetrating ballasted aluminium framework, mounted at a 10° incline to optimise solar exposure.

 

System Specifications: 

• Modules: 160 Suntech 250W panels

• Inverters: 2 x SMA 15,000 TL units

• Annual Energy Output: Approx. 31,000 kWh

• CO₂ Savings: Around 17,000 kg per year

• Usage Impact: Electricity is directly fed into the flats, reducing communal energy costs

 

Financial Benefits: 

• Feed-In Tariff: Guaranteed for 20 years and index-linked

• Annual Return: Approx. £9,216