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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Key Highlights

Project Scale

200 kW Heat Pump + 50 kW Inverter / 100 kWh Battery

Assets

Real-time ECMS energy monitoring

Outcomes

£8,065 Annual Savings & 5% Carbon Cut

Challenge

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust operates 10 hospitals with high winter energy demands. The Trust sought to reduce its carbon footprint and energy costs while maintaining reliable service in a healthcare environment.

Solution

The best time to establish protocols with your clients is when you onboard them.

  • 200 kW Heat Pump: Installed to deliver efficient heating during peak demand periods.
  • 50 kW Inverter & 100 kWh Battery Storage: Captures excess energy and enables smart trading for cost optimisation.
  • Smart Controls & ECMS Monitoring: Tracks energy usage in real time and ensures optimal system performance.

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    Results

    The best time to establish protocols with your clients is when you onboard them.

  • £8,065 projected annual income from smart energy trading.
  • Improved energy efficiency, particularly during peak winter demand.
  • Reduced reliance on external energy sources.

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    Implementation

    The best time to establish protocols with your clients is when you onboard them.

    The project at Opal House was delivered between June 2022 and January 2023, integrating renewable heating and battery storage with advanced energy management systems.

    Impacts

    The best time to establish protocols with your clients is when you onboard them.

  • 5% annual carbon emissions reduction (~10.33 tonnes/year).
  • Demonstrated the feasibility of decarbonisation in healthcare facilities.
  • Created a replicable model for other NHS Trust sites.

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    Key Highlights

    A pioneering healthcare energy project combining renewable heating, battery storage, and smart controls to cut carbon emissions and reduce costs.

    Project Details
    Profile
    Client Name
    Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
    Location
    Greater Manchester, UK
    Timeline
    June 2022 – January 2023
    Category
    Net Zero Consulting / BESS Solution
    Profile

    Delivered a first-of-its-kind decarbonisation initiative within the NHS, achieving measurable cost savings and emissions reductions while maintaining operational reliability in a critical healthcare setting.

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    Case Study: Monitoring 150MWh Battery Farm

    Q Energy provided predictive maintenance and performance monitoring for Europe’s largest battery storage facility in Minety, UK—turning high-frequency BESS telemetry into actionable insights that improve reliability, stability and financial performance.

    Clients: Penso Power, Huaneng Group Location: Minety, Wiltshire Timeline: Feb 2021 – Aug 2021 Category: BESS solution
    Minety battery storage site
    Capacity & Coverage
    150 MW → ~15,000 homes / 24h
    Data Ingestion
    18,000 pts / 10s
    Outcome
    Higher uptime & stability

    Challenge

    As the UK moves toward net-zero 2050, managing the balance between intermittent renewable output and demand is critical. Minety required a way to store surplus energy, reduce curtailment and stabilise market prices without sacrificing reliability.

    Solution

    • Battery Performance Monitoring System: Sub-second, real-time data capture from cells—up to 18,000 data points every 10 seconds.
    • Predictive Analytics: AI models detect anomalies early to improve efficiency and financial performance.
    • Dashboard Visualisation: Clear, decision-ready dashboards to accelerate issue resolution.

    Results

    • Enhanced Energy Management: Tighter control of stored energy improves grid stability and dispatchability.
    • Preventive Maintenance: Early detection reduces downtime and preserves asset performance.

    Impact

    • Capacity & Coverage: 150 MW supports ~15,000 homes for 24 hours, accelerating the transition to net-zero.
    • Innovative Technology: A benchmark for data-driven BESS operations and maintenance.
    • Collaboration & Investment: Partnerships with Shell, Sungrow and The Huaneng Group showcase scalable deployment.

    Following Minety, Q Energy is deploying the same model across new regions—expanding predictive maintenance capabilities and improving reliability of renewable energy storage systems at scale.

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