Fairview Health Ltd’s Solar Installation

The solar system now makes between 17,000 and 19,000 kWh of electricity each year, which is more than ⅓ of the site’s energy consumption.

Environmental Impact:

• Annual CO₂ savings: ~3,600 – 4,000 kg
• Lifetime CO₂ offset: ~90,000 – 100,000 kg
• Equivalent to planting 3,600 – 4,000 trees

Financial Impact:

• System cost: £21,000
• Lifetime energy savings (25 years): £70,000 – £80,000
• Average yearly savings: £2,800 – £3,200
• ROI / Payback period: 6 – 6.5 years

Client Benefits:

• Solar energy helped the establishment plan costs more reliably by protecting it from changing energy prices to some extent..
• Patients and visitors can see that a healthcare provider is making real progress towards being more environmentally friendly. 
• Employees like working in places that promote green efforts, which boosts morale at work.
• Puts the organisation in a good position to follow future healthcare environmental rules.