Friday 21 March 2025
Today the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announced a package of £100 million from Great British Energy for the NHSto install solar power and battery storage solutions to help drive down energy bills, offering better value for the taxpayer.
As part of this groundbreaking new funding our Trust has been awarded £1,213,682 to install solar panels at Roseberry Park Hospital and Acklam Road Hospital.
Investing in renewable energy generation will deliver reductions in energy costs that can be redirected into front line care. These new solar panel installation projects are expected to deliver savings of around £8.6 million a year, and up to £260 million over the panel’s lifetime across the NHS.
Simon Adamson, director of estates and facilities at our Trust said: “We’re committed to reducing our impact on the environment while delivering excellent healthcare. This funding supports us to do just that. The solar panels will bring green energy to our hospital sites in Middlesbrough, saving us money that can be used to provide safe and kind care to our communities.”
Chief Sustainability Officer at NHS England, Chris Gormley said: “Thanks to the dedication of teams nationwide, the NHS has already implemented hundreds of projects that enhance energy efficiency and drive significant cost savings. This groundbreaking new investment, across 78 NHS Trusts on around 200 sites, will expand solar power generation within the NHS by over 300%, slashing energy costs by hundreds of millions of pounds. These vital savings can be reinvested directly into frontline care, ensuring the NHS continues to deliver for our patients and communities.”
