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

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NEWS

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
GMCR Community Fund Announcement

29th May, 2026

Greater Manchester Community Renewables (GMCR) has awarded £15,000 to three organisations to deliver environmental projects in Greater Manchester via their Community Fund Three community groups will benefit from a total of just under £15,000 toward environmental projects in Greater Manchester via the GMCR Community Fund. The three successful projects are:…
Read more: GMCR Community Fund Announcement
May 2026 News

6th May, 2026

Spring is here following one of the wettest winters on record and we’re glad to see the sunshine! The team has been as busy as ever in Q1 2026 and we’re excited to share the latest updates here as we look ahead to the rest of 2026. Read on to…
Read more: May 2026 News