Dutton Manor Mill
Location: Dutton, Preston
Sector: Office
Technology: Solar PV & Battery System
Size: 69.30 kWp
Project Overview
Dutton Manor Mill is a commercial site with ongoing energy demands to support its day-to-day operations. With rising electricity costs and an increasing focus on sustainability, the site owners sought a renewable energy solution that would reduce reliance on the grid while delivering long-term financial and environmental benefits. Eco Providers were appointed to design and install a solar PV and battery storage system tailored to the site’s energy profile and operational requirements.
The installed system now supplies a significant proportion of the site’s electricity demand with clean, renewable energy, helping to lower energy bills, reduce carbon emissions, and improve energy resilience for the future.
Services Provided
Feasibility study: including detailed technical design and financial forecasting
Full supply, installation, commissioning, and testing
Integration of hybrid inverter and battery
Online monitoring portal configuration
Full handover: including MCS registration, G99 grid connection, operation and maintenance pack
System Details
Panels Installed: 180 panels
Total Solar PV Installed: 69.30 kWp at roof level
Inverters: SunSynk 50 kW Hybrid Inverter
Battery System: 2x 112 kWh battery stacks (total 224 kWh)
6.5 Years
payback period
14.0 tonnes
annual carbon savings
£12,500.00
year 1 energy cost saving
54%
total solar energy contribution
60.50MWh
estimated annual energy generation
720
equivalent trees planted annually
Challenges and Solutions
Achieving optimal self-consumption while managing periods of surplus generation was a key challenge for the site, particularly in avoiding excessive export to the grid. This was addressed through the integration of a large 224 kWh battery storage system combined with a hybrid inverter solution, enabling surplus solar energy to be stored and used when required. As a result, the system significantly increases on-site energy usage while reducing peak grid imports and improving overall system efficiency.
Community Impact
The solar installation has delivered multiple benefits to Dutton Manor Mill and the surrounding area:
- Reduced Energy Costs: This supports the financial stability of the buildings operations.
- Environmental Contribution: The carbon savings are equivalent to planting over 720 trees annually, reducing the community’s carbon footprint.
- Energy Independence: By generating its own clean energy, the centre is less reliant on the national grid, ensuring greater resilience in times of energy price fluctuations.
Conclusion
Dutton Manor Mill solar and battery project stands as a strong example of how tailored renewable energy solutions can deliver real financial and environmental results for commercial properties. With more than half of annual electricity demand now met by on-site generation, the system offers significant cost savings, robust ROI, and meaningful carbon reductions — aligning with Eco Providers’ commitment to practical, performance-driven sustainability outcomes.
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