William Inglis Hotel: rooftop solar and LGC returns
Case study published: 10 March 2025. Northmore Gordon reported this project at the William Inglis Hotel, a 144-room hotel in Warwick Farm, New South Wales. The hotel operates alongside the Inglis Auction House and has continuous energy demand.
The project
According to the original case study, Smart Commercial Solar installed a 496 kW rooftop solar system across four stable buildings. Northmore Gordon assisted with registration for Large-scale Generation Certificates (LGCs), so the project could seek certificate value alongside changes in electricity costs.
A 30% reduction in energy consumption after installation.
Approximately 450 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions avoided annually.
An additional financial return associated with LGCs.
These are results reported in the March 2025 case study. That page does not provide the underlying measurement period, calculation method, certificate volume, sale price or detailed payback analysis. Treat the figures as project-specific reported outcomes, not a forecast for another site.
Using this case for a new project
Solar generation, grid purchases, emissions calculations and LGC proceeds are different measures. A new business case should show each separately, with a site-specific load profile, system design, current certificate eligibility, installation timing and evidence plan. Verify current rules and commercial terms before relying on an LGC value.
What did the William Inglis Hotel solar project involve?
Northmore Gordon's 10 March 2025 case study says Smart Commercial Solar installed a 496 kW rooftop system across four stable buildings at the 144-room William Inglis Hotel in Warwick Farm, NSW. Northmore Gordon assisted with LGC registration.
What results did the case study report?
The original case study reports a 30% reduction in energy consumption, approximately 450 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions avoided annually, and a financial return associated with Large-scale Generation Certificates. It does not publish the detailed measurement method, certificate volume or sale price.
Did the case study prove those results would apply at another hotel?
No. They are project-specific results reported by Northmore Gordon. Another site needs its own load profile, system design, emissions calculation, certificate eligibility check and commercial assessment.
What was Northmore Gordon's stated role?
The original case study says Northmore Gordon assisted with Large-scale Generation Certificate registration for the rooftop solar project. The source does not establish that Northmore Gordon designed or installed the solar system.
Where can I watch the project video?
The original case study links to the William Inglis Hotel solar recording on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvFQ3SBSTp0.
How should a new project treat solar savings and LGC proceeds?
Show electricity consumption and cost changes separately from certificate quantity, ownership, timing and sale proceeds. Confirm current LGC eligibility and evidence requirements for the proposed system before including certificate revenue in a new business case.
