Overview
Berkshire Healthcare is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions, aligning with NHS-wide sustainability goals. As part of this initiative, a Solar PV system is proposed for London House to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and deliver long-term financial savings. Roof edge protection will also be installed to ensure safe maintenance of the system
Project Objectives
- Achieve a more energy-efficient building.
- Significantly reduce carbon impact.
- Stop polluting the environment.
- Improve health and wellbeing.
- Increase financial efficiency.
- Enhance the Trust’s reputation for sustainability.
Key Features
- System Size: 27.00 kWp (35 panels with 20-year warranty).
- Annual Generation: 23,070 kWh.
- Carbon Reduction: 4.46 tons/year.
- Financial Impact: £4,524 annual savings; £111,351 over 20 years.
- Payback Period: 6.5 years (including maintenance).
- Total Project Cost: £116,657.77.
- Compliance: Health and Safety Act 1974, CDM 2015, PPE Regulations, RAMS, and insurance requirements.
Design Approach
- Optimum PV system size for reasonable capital cost and quicker ROI.
- 100% self-consumption of generated electricity.
- Roof edge protection for safe maintenance.
- Approval from roof warranty provider for structural components.
- DNO application submission upon PO issuance.
- Site access planning, including temporary parking restrictions for site compounds.
Funding & Support
- Capital Requirement: £116,657.77.
- Estimated Lifetime Savings: £111,351.
- Return on Investment: Achieved within 6.5 years.
