Solar power for hospice care

St Columba’s Hospice Care already had solar technology on site, including 40 solar PV panels and 8 wet solar panels. 

As electricity and gas costs increased, the hospice began exploring ways to increase the number of panels on its roofs. 

aes renewables installed a 114.4 kWp solar PV system, using 276 solar PV modules and a 100 kW 3-phase SolarEdge inverter with optimisers. 

The system was designed to increase onsite renewable generation and support the hospice’s day-to-day electricity use. 

The system is expected to generate 87,450 kWh of electricity each year. 

It has already replaced around 40% of the hospice’s annual electricity consumption to date, supporting both sustainability and essential care. 

This project works because it connects renewable energy with a clear community purpose. 

By generating more electricity onsite, St Columba’s Hospice Care can reduce its reliance on grid electricity while continuing to focus on the people and families it supports. 

If your organisation is looking at solar PV, we’ll help you understand what could work for your site.

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