Solar panels for care homesthat power round‑the‑clock care

It depends on roof space, system size, whether you add a battery and how much power the home uses. Instead of a generic figure, you get a tailored proposal with costs, projected savings, payback and a 25-year cash flow. You can buy outright or finance the system, with repayments that can be covered by the savings.

We plan every stage around the home. Scaffolding, deliveries and noisier work are scheduled with your manager, access routes are kept clear, and any brief electrical switchover is agreed well in advance so essential equipment is protected.

Often, yes. Care homes keep using significant power in the evening and overnight. A battery captures surplus daytime solar and releases it later, so you use more of what you generate. Three of our care home case studies include a battery, including Sonya Lodge, where solar is projected to meet around 30% of demand.

Grant schemes come and go, so we won’t build funding into your numbers unless it’s confirmed. Surplus power can earn export payments through the Smart Export Guarantee, and capital allowances may apply, so it’s worth speaking to your accountant.

Most commercial rooftop systems fall under permitted development. Listed buildings, conservation areas and larger ground-mounted arrays may need planning. We check this during design and handle any application, along with the grid application to your DNO.

Panels are typically warranted for around 25 years. Our monitoring and operations and maintenance service picks up faults early and keeps the system performing, leaving your team free to focus on residents.

Yes. We’re based in Norfolk and Suffolk and work with care homes across the UK, including the Kent homes in our case studies. For groups, we can assess several homes and compare the results side by side.