Solar Panels for Care Homes

Rising energy bills make providing comfort and safety for your care home residents much more challenging on a day to day basis. Installing solar panels helps you cut operating costs, stabilise expenses, and strengthen your care home’s sustainability.

Bespoke care home solar installations

Nightingale Energy offers bespoke solar panel installations for care homes. We will work collaboratively to analyse your care home and determine the best approach to designing and installing an efficient array of solar panels. 

Our aim is to help you reduce your  energy bills, freeing up money to spend on keeping residents safe and comfortable. We’ll also help you to understand how best to turn solar into a cost-effective venture as quickly as possible. 

Why care homes are ideal for solar panels

Care homes are operational 24/7. Powering lights, heating, medical equipment, kitchen facilities, lifts, and much more on a permanent basis leads to exceptionally high energy bills. 

At the same time, care homes are often suitable building types for solar panels. Solar installations can be sized to suit different property types, from small residential homes to large retirement complexes. A bespoke design ensures that your system matches the roof space, orientation, and energy demand of your building. 

Do care homes get help with solar energy bills?

You have several options for financial support when investing in solar energy for your care home. Many providers offer Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) or Solar Purchase Agreements (SPAs) that allow you to install panels with minimal upfront cost, paying only for the energy you use.

In some cases, government-backed grants or regional funds may cover part of the installation costs, particularly for energy-efficiency improvements in healthcare settings. 

On top of this, residential accommodation businesses with solar panels installed are entitled to 100% VAT exemption, and businesses investing in eco assets are able to claim 100% tax allowance for the first year. 

Installing solar panels in care homes: The process

When installing solar panels in care homes, we operate under a 3 step process:

1. Planning and approval stage - We’ll survey your building, determining your individual needs. We’ll then discuss funding options with you, ensuring that solar is the right financial solution for your care home. 
   
   

2. Installation and activation - Our experts then begin the efficient installation process, using the best quality components and industry-specific expertise to deliver a long-lasting and cost-effective solution. Finally, we’ll test and activate your solar system. 
   
   

3. Monitoring and maintenance - Our services include monitoring and maintenance to ensure the highest possible performance and lifespan of your system. 
   
   

Solar battery installation for care homes

Adding a solar battery system allows you to store excess electricity generated during daylight hours for use later, improving energy independence and cost control. Batteries connect to the existing solar inverter and switchboard, enabling seamless distribution of stored power.

During installation, electricians ensure correct wiring, isolation switches, and monitoring systems are fitted. While these batteries maintain basic lighting and heating in outages, they are not designed for powering critical medical systems, which should remain on your dedicated emergency supply.