The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced a package of £100 million from Great British Energy for the NHS.
The funding is for 78 NHS Trusts to install solar power and battery storage solutions to help drive down energy bills, offering better value for the taxpayer.
As part of this initiative, Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has secured £32 612 in a successful bid from the national funding pot.
100 solar panels are due to be installed on the roof of the Emergency Department by the end of this year.
The funding is for 78 NHS Trusts to install solar power and battery storage solutions to help drive down energy bills
The project, funded by Great British Energy, will generate an estimated 34,000 kWh of electricity a year for the site in Crewe – the equivalent of powering more than 12 average UK homes for a year.
It is expected to save Mid Cheshire Hospitals around £9,500 annually, while also supporting the Trust’s Green Plan.
This project supports the Trust’s Environmental and Social Responsibility Plan, which combines NHS net-zero carbon ambitions with broader social priorities to reduce health inequalities, enhance wellbeing, and provide support across the community.
It is expected to save Mid Cheshire Hospitals around £9,500 annually
Claire Liddy, Chief Finance Officer, said: “We recognise the impacts our services can have on the environment and we’re working hard to find innovative solutions – now and for future generations.
“We’re delighted to receive this funding for the solar panel project. It’s our mission to provide unparalleled care for our local population, and we know that placing sustainability at the heart of that is crucial.
“Cutting our energy costs will help to support our long-term financial plans as we continue to provide the best possible standards of healthcare.”