Dynamic FM Awarded PV Installation Project at Manchester’s Iconic Printworks
Dynamic FM has been selected by Cushman & Wakefield to deliver a major renewable energy installation at Manchester’s landmark Printworks building, involving the full design, supply, installation and commissioning of a 220 kWp rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system — a key step in the Printworks’ ongoing sustainability and carbon reduction journey. This exciting new project is scheduled to begin in early 2026.
The new PV system will convert solar irradiation into clean electrical energy, feeding directly into the landlord’s LV network to help power the recently upgraded Ocean digital screens and other common area systems. The installation will consist of high-efficiency monocrystalline solar panels mounted on the building’s flat roof, supported by a ballast-based frame system designed to avoid roof penetration and maintain the building’s structural integrity.
The grid-connected system will feature inverters, optimisers and remote performance monitoring, enabling real-time analysis of energy production and system efficiency. It will also be fully compliant with the latest G99 standards, providing safe isolation, comprehensive metering, and integration potential with the existing Building Management System (BMS).
Dynamic FM’s in-house electrical engineering and renewable energy teams will deliver the works, ensuring all design and installation elements meet the stringent performance standards set by Cushman & Wakefield. The system will generate significant on-site renewable electricity, reducing reliance on grid-supplied power and supporting the Printworks’ wider ESG goals.
This appointment builds on our strong working relationship with Cushman & Wakefield and reflects Dynamic FM’s growing expertise in low-carbon technologies and sustainable infrastructure upgrades across complex, multi-tenant commercial buildings. We are proud to play a part in helping one of Manchester’s most recognisable destinations move closer towards a greener, more energy-efficient future.
