Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital

Key stats

• Sector: Healthcare
• Installation size: 117.6 kWp
• Annual generation: 104,369 kWh
• Annual CO2 reduction: 26.4 tonnes
• Return on investment: 3 years 5 months

The challenge: Rising energy costs and carbon reduction targets

Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital in Herne Bay faced the challenge of reducing its environmental impact while maintaining cost-effective operations. Rising energy costs and the need to demonstrate leadership in sustainability meant finding a solution that was both financially viable and aligned with NHS carbon reduction targets.

The solution: A micro-inverter solar array achieving ROI in just 3.5 years

To address these challenges, the hospital selected Good Energy to install a 117.6 kWp solar PV system, comprising 294 solar panels, each linked with an Enphase IQ7+ microinverter. This system was chosen for its high efficiency and panel-level optimisation, which ensures strong performance even under shading or varying roof conditions.

The solution is expected to generate approximately 104,369 kWh of clean electricity annually, cutting 26.4 tonnes of carbon emissions per year and achieving payback in just 3 years and 5 months. The result is a robust, future-proof system that supports Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital in delivering sustainable healthcare.