Solar power shines at Caritas House
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We recently announced that we were recipients of a special award from Greater Manchester Community Renewables (GMCR), to help us install solar panels at our Caritas House supported accommodation for people experiencing homelessness.
We’re pleased that installation has been taking place, and the system is now live.
The solar panels, despite the seasonal change in weather, are already generating electricity and, with battery storage and smart technology, will help us make the most efficient use of energy throughout the year
Patrick O’Dowd, our director, said: “We’re really grateful to GMCR for enabling this work to take place. The solar and battery system will make a significant contribution to improving our environmental performance as well as reducing our running costs at Caritas House. This, of course, will mean we can make the best possible use of our charitable resources and direct more of our funding towards supporting the people who rely on our services.
“This valuable investment contributes to carbon reduction, demonstrating that renewable energy can be successfully integrated into buildings serving vulnerable communities – combining environmental responsibility with social impact. We’re really looking forward to seeing the benefits over the coming months and years.”
