Solar PV Across Ministry ofDefence Buildings
Circa 50kWp systems across various Ministry of Defence buildings, working alongside Kingspan, SSE and Rydon. An ongoing programme on the secure government estate, where vetting, site access and programme discipline matter every bit as much as the electrical work.
Project summary
Circa 50kWp systems across various Ministry of Defence buildings, working alongside Kingspan, SSE and Rydon. An ongoing programme on the secure government estate, where vetting, site access and programme discipline matter every bit as much as the electrical work.
- Client MoD / Kingspan / SSE / Rydon
- Scale Circa 50kWp per building
- Completed 2018 – ongoing
- Location Various MoD buildings
- Service Public sector solar
- Installer MARA Electrical — NICEIC approved, MCS certified, based in Queensferry, Deeside
Solar on the Secure Government Estate
Defence sites impose requirements that most commercial contractors never encounter — and never get a second chance at.
- Client
- Ministry of Defence
- Partners
- Kingspan / SSE / Rydon
- Programme
- Various MoD buildings
- Typical size
- Circa 50kWp
- Status
- 2018 – ongoing
- Delivered by
- MARA Electrical — MCS certified, NICEIC approved
Where Compliance Is Not Negotiable
The Ministry of Defence manages one of the largest property estates in the United Kingdom, and like every government department it operates under binding carbon reduction commitments. Solar across that estate is part of meeting them.
Working on defence sites is unlike commercial work. Personnel require clearance. Access is controlled and logged. Programme dates are fixed. Documentation standards are exacting, and the consequences of falling short are considerably more serious than a difficult conversation with a client.
We have been part of this programme since 2018, working alongside Kingspan, SSE and Rydon. That we continue to be instructed is the point worth noting — the MoD does not reappoint contractors casually.
Defence Estate Delivery
Circa 50kWp systems installed across multiple buildings under secure-site conditions.
Circa 50kWp Per Building
Photovoltaic systems installed across various Ministry of Defence buildings as part of an ongoing programme.
Cleared & Compliant Working
Delivered under the vetting, access control and site discipline the defence estate requires.
Full Documentation
Certification and records produced to the standard public-sector and defence procurement demands.
Multi-Partner Coordination
Works coordinated alongside Kingspan, SSE and Rydon across the programme.
The MoD Programme
What the MoD Got
Renewable Generation Estate-Wide
Circa 50kWp systems adding on-site generation across multiple defence buildings.
Carbon Commitments Supported
Real generation contributing to government departmental carbon reduction targets.
Contractor Reliability
An ongoing instruction since 2018 — the clearest possible measure of consistent delivery.
Procurement-Grade Records
Documentation and certification produced to public-sector standards throughout.
Solar for Government & Public Buildings
Alongside the MoD estate we have delivered solar for the Snowdonia National Park Authority at its Penrhyndeudraeth headquarters — two very different public-sector clients with the same underlying requirement for compliance, documentation and demonstrable value.
Public bodies across Flintshire, Denbighshire, Wrexham, Cheshire and Chester face the same pressures: reduce energy cost, cut carbon, and be able to evidence both. We are MCS certified, NICEIC approved and hold SafeContractor and ECA membership — the accreditations public-sector procurement asks for before it asks anything else.
Whatever your building type, we survey it, design for it and certify it. Talk to us about commercial solar panel installation, or browse the full solar portfolio.
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Questions About This Project
Who carried out the Ministry of Defence Solar PV project?
MARA Electrical carried out the Ministry of Defence Solar PV project for MoD / Kingspan / SSE / Rydon. MARA Electrical are NICEIC approved electrical contractors and MCS certified solar installers, based in Queensferry on Deeside, serving Chester, Flintshire, Wrexham and North Wales.
How large is the Ministry of Defence Solar PV installation?
The Ministry of Defence Solar PV installation is Circa 50kWp per building. It was completed in 2018 – ongoing at Various MoD buildings.
When was the Ministry of Defence Solar PV project completed?
The Ministry of Defence Solar PV project was completed in 2018 – ongoing.
Does MARA Electrical work outside North Wales?
Yes. MARA Electrical are based in Queensferry, Deeside and serve Chester, Flintshire, Wrexham and North Wales as their core area, but commercial projects have been delivered across the UK including Manchester, Liverpool, Kettering, Southampton, Norfolk and Scotland.
Public Sector Solar PV
MCS certified, NICEIC approved and experienced on secure and public-sector estates. Free feasibility survey with the documentation your procurement process requires.
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