GMCR

We are GMCR. Powering communities in Greater Manchester with clean energy

At GMCR we have three core aims:

Cut carbon emissions

Reduce bills

Create locally owned energy

OUR IMPACT

2,682

MWh generated

150m

Enough power to make 150m cups of tea

995

Tonnes of carbon saved

£200k

Bill savings for our partners

Want to Invest

GMCR runs on community investors who want to make a difference. Find out how you can get involved.

Looking to install solar panels

Are you a school or community building looking to install solar panels?

NEWS

Results of our gmcr solar panel competition

2nd October, 2026

🏆☀ AND THE WINNERS ARE…! 🌱💚 We’re thrilled to announce the results of our GMCR Solar Panel Competition — and we’re delighted to be supporting TWO fantastic Greater Manchester charities! 🎉 Back in February, we launched the competition, offering up to £10,000 from the GMCR Community Fund towards a solar…
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GMCR joins The Decarbonisation Dialogue podcast 📻

20th August, 2026

We were delighted to join Salix Finance on their Decarbonisation Dialogue podcast. Director Tudor Baker spoke about community energy and how GMCR have been helping to reduce carbon emissions with solar panels on school roofs. You can read more about the podcast and listen back via the links on the…
Read more: GMCR joins The Decarbonisation Dialogue podcast 📻
Afzal Khan MP visits our newest solar project

18th July, 2026

This week local MP and green energy champion Afzal Khan visited our newest site, the Divine Mercy RC Primary in Moss Side, Manchester. Mr Khan met with the school’s eco warriors to hear about the actions they’re taking to make the site more sustainable such as their on-site composting system…
Read more: Afzal Khan MP visits our newest solar project