- Region
- Northern Ireland (Down + Ards)
- Learners
- 11,000+ across South East Northern Irela
- Estimated capacity
- See solar opportunity
- Funding
- Salix + grants
South Eastern Regional College (SERC) — group overview
South Eastern Regional College (SERC) operates as a multi-campus FE provider across Northern Ireland (Down + Ards), delivering education to 11,000+ across South East Northern Ireland. The campus portfolio spans:
- Bangor
- Newtownards
- Holywood
- Lisburn
- Downpatrick
- Ballynahinch
Sustainability commitment and Climate Action Plan
SERC Climate Action Plan response to NI Executive Climate Change Act NI 2022. Multi-campus portfolio approach to decarbonisation. Local council climate funds accessible across the catchment.
Solar opportunity assessment
Six-campus portfolio in coastal NI (slightly higher sunshine than Belfast average). Estimated 1.0 MW PV potential. NIE Networks faster G99 processing.
Total available roof area across the portfolio: 11,000+ 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 South Eastern Regional College (SERC)
- 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 South Eastern Regional College (SERC)
- General FE college solar — typical 200-600 kW per campus