Jinko is to provide over 10,500 of its advanced Tiger Neo PV modules to power Manchester City Football Club’s training ground, the City Football Academy, underlining the strong commitment of both parties to the creation of a sustainable future.
The collaboration will play a part in enhancing Manchester City’s infrastructure and stadium operations, by allowing the Club to produce enough renewable energy to offset its annual power requirements. By undergoing a comprehensive upgrade aided by the technical support of Jinko, the project will see the Club become one of the largest producers of renewable energy in world football, the partnership representing not only an innovation in the football world, but also a key step towards Net-Zero for the Club.
The Tiger Neo 54-cell modules deployed are based on innovative N-type TOPCon technology, offering multiple advantages and perfectly adapting to Manchester’s variable environmental conditions. The city’s cloudy, rainy and windy climate presents higher requirements for the heat dissipation and stability of PV modules. The Tiger Neo’s sealing and anti-PID features will ensure stable clean energy, helping the club achieve its environmental goals.
Pete Bradshaw, Manchester City’s Director of Sustainability, commented: “Everyone at the Club is delighted to be underway with installing more than 10,500 solar panels at the City Football Academy. While we continue to benefit from 100% renewable energy under a power purchase agreement, the transition to self-supplied renewable energy will transform the way we power our day-to-day operations by guaranteeing a consistent supply of clean energy.”
Jinko VP Dany Qian added: “We are delighted to collaborate with Manchester City Football Club to play a part in helping its sustainable journey. The project will support City’s 2030 Net Zero goal and represents a major step in Jinko’s mission to optimize its energy portfolio and drive the energy transformation globally. By installing Tiger Neo modules at the Club’s training ground, we hope to showcase the immense potential of renewable energy in sports and inspire more people to adopt a sustainable lifestyle.”
