- Region
- Northern Ireland
- Learners
- 30,000+ across Belfast
- Estimated capacity
- See solar opportunity
- Funding
- Salix + grants
Belfast Metropolitan College — group overview
Belfast Metropolitan College operates as a multi-campus FE provider across Northern Ireland, delivering education to 30,000+ across Belfast. The campus portfolio spans:
- Castlereagh Campus
- College Square East (main)
- Whiterock
- Gerald Moag
- Springvale
- Titanic Quarter Innovation Campus
Sustainability commitment and Climate Action Plan
Belfast Met Climate Action Plan committed to scope-2 net zero by 2030. Northern Ireland Executive Climate Change Act NI 2022 framework. DfE NI decarbonisation capital accessible.
Solar opportunity assessment
Six-campus portfolio across Belfast including modern Titanic Quarter Innovation site. Estimated 1.2 MW PV potential across the portfolio. NIE Networks faster G99 processing than mainland UK average.
Total available roof area across the portfolio: 14,000+ sqm across the portfolio. At a typical 75% utilisation rate (after exclusions for plant, rooflights, shading, wayleaves), this gives a portfolio PV ceiling consistent with the estimated capacity above.
Funding stack for Belfast Metropolitan College
- Salix Decarbonisation Loan — single portfolio bid covering all campuses (or Scottish/Welsh equivalents where applicable)
- PSDS Phase 4 capital grant — typically paired with air-source heat pump or building fabric on the largest campuses
- Regional decarbonisation pots — applicable per campus based on devolved authority or City Region Deal
- FE Capital Transformation Fund — embedded sustainability inside major estate transformation
Sub-vertical mix at Belfast Metropolitan College
- General FE college solar — typical 200-600 kW per campus