We’ve reached a sustainable milestone

We are delighted we have reached a major milestone in our ongoing commitment to become a sustainable organisation. With the aim of reducing our carbon footprint and taking on renewable energy sources, we have invested in the installation of 136 solar panels on the rooves of the Hospice building.

In addition to its environmental advantages, the solar panel installation is expected to give significant financial benefits. The estimated payback period for this project is less than three years, showcasing the financial justification of this investment and it is projected to save us an estimated £20,000 per year in energy costs, which can be reallocated towards enhancing much-needed patient care.

Samantha Calvert, Director of Finance at The Prince of Wales Hospice: “The solar panels have been strategically placed to maximize energy capture. They have been operating for three weeks and already begun to produce good results. We are excited about the positive impact it will have on the environment, our operational costs, and our ability to continue providing exceptional care to those in need.”

We would like to thank Craig Poskitt of JCP Energy Solutions for the introduction to Tom Mckay from Topling Energy who generously gave his time and knowledge to determine the feasibility of the installation and guided us through the process, and finally to Oakes Energy for the installation and minimising disruption to the Hospice.