Manchester City Football Club

Guided by a culture that demands high performance in every area of the organisation, the Club has embedded sustainability into its long-term strategy, with a clear ambition to achieve Net Zero by 2030.
Manchester City FC solar array on stadiums

Manchester City Football Club: Delivering Excellence On and Off the Pitch with Large-Scale On-Site Solar

Manchester City Football Club is recognised worldwide for excellence on and off the pitch. Guided by a culture that demands high performance in every area of the organisation, the Club has embedded sustainability into its long-term strategy.

As part of this commitment, Manchester City teamed up with Official Supplier AMPYR Distributed Energy to deliver Phase One of their planned total 3.57MW solar PV system at the City Football Academy. With Phase One fully operational, the installation currently generates approximately 1.7GWh of renewable electricity annually, reducing CO₂ emissions by 1,135 tonnes and strengthening long-term energy resilience, reinforcing the Club’s commitment to excellence in everything it does.

  • 2.2 MW

    commercial rooftop solar

  • 1.7 GWh

    renewable electricity generated each year

  • 1,135 tonnes

    estimated annual carbon savings

About Manchester City Football Club

Manchester City Football Club is recognised worldwide for excellence on and off the pitch. Guided by a culture that demands high performance in every area of the organisation, the Club has embedded sustainability into its long-term strategy.

As part of this commitment, Manchester City teamed up with Official Supplier AMPYR Distributed Energy to deliver Phase One of their planned total 3.57MW solar PV system at the City Football Academy. With Phase One fully operational, the installation currently generates approximately 1.7GWh of renewable electricity annually, reducing CO₂ emissions by 1,135 tonnes and strengthening long-term energy resilience, reinforcing the Club’s commitment to excellence in everything it does.

The challenge

Manchester City Football Club is recognised worldwide for excellence on and off the pitch. Guided by a culture that demands high performance in every area of the organisation, the Club has embedded sustainability into its long-term strategy.

As part of this commitment, Manchester City teamed up with Official Supplier AMPYR Distributed Energy to deliver Phase One of their planned total 3.57MW solar PV system at the City Football Academy. With Phase One fully operational, the installation currently generates approximately 1.7GWh of renewable electricity annually, reducing CO₂ emissions by 1,135 tonnes and strengthening long-term energy resilience, reinforcing the Club’s commitment to excellence in everything it does.

AMPYR Distributed Energy’s solution

AMPYR Distributed Energy funded and helped deliver a 2.2MW solar photovoltaic system at the City Football Academy as Phase One of the Club’s renewable energy programme.

Comprising more than 7,000 high-efficiency Jinko solar panels installed on the roof of the Joie Stadium, the system is engineered to generate approximately 1.7Wh of renewable electricity per year. Advanced monitoring and optimisation platforms maximise on-site consumption and ensure long-term asset performance, supporting the Club’s ambition to offset operational electricity demand with self-generated renewable power.

By funding the installation, AMPYR Distributed Energy enabled Manchester City to deploy large-scale renewable infrastructure.

Implementation and delivery

Delivering Phase One required exceptional coordination and adaptability.

The installation programme was adjusted weekly, and at times daily, to accommodate first-team training schedules, match preparation cycles and live media activity. Access and logistics were carefully managed to meet stringent site security protocols, with delivery schedules adapted to avoid interference with filming and broadcast commitments.

Strong collaboration between Manchester City’s facilities teams and the delivery partners ensured the system was installed safely, efficiently and without disruption to the Club’s core activities. The experience gained during Phase One has strengthened the framework for future renewable expansion across the estate.

Results and impact

With Phase One fully operational on the roof of the Joie Stadium, the system: 

  • Generates approximately 1.7GWh of renewable electricity annually 
  • Reduces carbon emissions by 1,135 tonnes per year 
  • Offsets a significant proportion of electricity demand at the City Football Academy 
  • Enhances long-term energy resilience and reduces exposure to grid volatility 
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The installation represents a major milestone in Manchester City’s 2030 Net Zero journey. Beyond carbon reduction, it strengthens the Club’s operational resilience and reinforces its position as a sustainability leader within global sport. 

The value to the customer

The Phase One installation delivers measurable environmental impact while strengthening the Club’s sustainability credentials on a global stage. It demonstrates how world-class sporting infrastructure can be aligned with long-term environmental responsibility, without compromising performance or operational excellence.

By combining renewable generation with operational resilience, the project enhances Manchester City’s energy certainty while reinforcing its leadership position in sustainable sport.

Looking ahead

AMPYR Distributed Energy continues to support the Club’s long-term energy strategy, exploring additional capacity and complementary technologies to enhance resilience, flexibility and performance across its estate.

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About AMPYR Distributed Energy

AMPYR Distributed Energy funds, owns and operates on-site renewable and flexible energy solutions that help organisations cut carbon, reduce costs and build more resilient operations. Through solar, storage, optimisation and multi-technology systems, ADE empowers customers to take control of their energy future.