Solar Voltaics delivered a large-scale commercial solar installation York at Yearsley Swimming Pool, a high-demand public leisure facility operated by Greenwich Leisure Limited.
With year-round energy consumption and strong daytime demand, the site presented an ideal opportunity for a high-performance commercial solar system designed to reduce grid reliance, improve energy resilience and deliver long-term financial return.
This 182kWp rooftop system now generates over 150MWh of clean electricity annually, significantly reducing operational costs and carbon emissions.
Project Overview – Commercial Solar Installation York
Location: Yearsley Swimming Pool, Clifton, York
Client: Greenwich Leisure Limited
System Size: 182.00 kWp
Panels Installed: 400 × Trina 455W Vertex S+
Inverters: 2 × Solis S6-GC80K
Mounting System: Renusol MetaSole+ trapezoidal roof system
The system was installed across east and west roof elevations to maximise available roof space and optimise generation across the day, aligning closely with the facility’s operational load profile.
System Performance Metrics
The system was designed using detailed yield modelling to ensure strong technical and financial performance.
Total installed capacity: 182.00 kWp
Annual energy generation: 150,595 kWh
Specific yield: 827.35 kWh/kWp
Performance ratio: 86.31%
Self-consumption rate: 54.6%
Grid export: 68,317 kWh per year
CO₂ emissions avoided: 57,219 kg annually
Site self-sufficiency: 45.1%
The installation now offsets over 57 tonnes of CO₂ each year, supporting the organisation’s wider sustainability objectives while delivering measurable cost reduction.
Financial Performance – Commercial Solar York
One of the strongest elements of this commercial solar installation in York is its return on investment.
Internal Rate of Return (IRR): 23.35%
Payback period: 4 years, 8 months
First-year savings: £18,052
Electricity production cost: £0.0287 per kWh
With a payback period under five years, the project demonstrates how commercial solar can provide strong financial performance for public sector and leisure facilities with stable energy demand.
Over a 25-year assessment period, projected cumulative financial benefit exceeds £770,000.
Technical Scope of Works
Solar Voltaics provided a complete turnkey solution, including:
• Detailed feasibility assessment and yield modelling
• Full PV system design and inverter configuration
• Structural validation in accordance with Eurocode standards
• Supply and installation of all solar equipment
• Renusol MetaSole+ roof mounting installation
• G99 grid application and approval
• Full commissioning and certification
• Handover documentation and monitoring setup
The structural design confirmed compliance with wind and snow load requirements, ensuring long-term performance and system integrity
Results – Commercial Solar Installation York
The completed system now delivers:
• Over 150MWh of clean electricity annually
• 45% on-site energy self-sufficiency
• 57 tonnes of carbon savings per year
• Reduced exposure to electricity price volatility
• Strong long-term financial return
This project highlights how commercial solar in York can provide measurable operational and environmental benefits for energy-intensive public facilities.
Why Choose Solar Voltaics for Commercial Solar in York?
Solar Voltaics specialises in commercial solar installations across York and the wider UK, delivering technically robust and financially viable systems for:
• Hospitals
• Leisure centres
• Schools and universities
• Industrial and manufacturing sites
• Agricultural operations
• Commercial landlords
If you are considering a commercial solar installation in York, our team can provide detailed feasibility modelling, ROI forecasting and full turnkey delivery.
