Why are care homes going solar?
- Massive Savings: Care homes use 20-50% more energy than average homes. Going solar slashes energy costs and boosts efficiency.
- Reliable Power: Solar offers energy independence, protecting care homes from price hikes and power outages, ensuring stable, reliable energy.
- Eco-Friendly & CQC Impact: Solar reduces carbon footprints, supporting a healthier environment and boosting your CQC sustainability rating.
- Grants & Funding: Solar projects can tap into grants, cutting initial costs and enhancing long-term savings. We can help with grant applications.
50kW
Small care homes with moderate energy needs
- Price: £38,000
- Annual saving: £19,440
- Payback: 2 years
100kW
Medium care homes with diverse energy needs
- Price: £76,000
- Annual saving: £42,803
- Payback: 2 years
150kW
Large care homes with extensive energy requirements
- Price: £174,000
- Annual saving: £97,472
- Payback: 2 years
250kW
Care homes with substantial energy-intensive processes
- Price: £350,000
- Annual saving: £194,944
- Payback: 2 years
Benefits to Dorrington House Care Home:
- Dorrington House Care Home’s 44 kW solar PV system were estimated to save £8,314 in energy costs in its first year of going solar.
- Their 93 kWh battery storage keeps lifts, lights, and outlets running during outages, ensuring uninterrupted service to residents.
- They were projected to generate 4,605 kWh of excess energy, and sell it back to the grid for additional income.
- They were estimated to save 7,279 kg of CO2 annually, making a significant positive impact on the environment.