🏠 The Challenge:
Shotley Surgery is a medical practice with specific energy demands that make controlling electricity costs particularly important. The building needs to remain warm throughout the winter, while medication storage rooms must maintain a constant temperature during the summer to protect the quality of stored medicines.
With fully electric heating and cooling systems, the practice has historically experienced high electricity consumption.
As a privately owned medical facility, these running costs directly affect its ability to continue providing patients with the high standard of care it strives to deliver. Reducing energy bills was therefore a key priority, alongside finding a more sustainable way to power its operations.
🚀 The Solution:
Shotley Surgery chose Greenscape to install a solar PV system, helping the practice generate its own renewable electricity and reduce its reliance on energy from the grid.
Price and product were important factors in the decision, and the surgery reported that the installed system has definitely met its needs.
The installation process went incredibly smoothly, and the practice has been extremely happy with the system since it was installed. By generating electricity directly from its own roof, Shotley Surgery can support its ongoing heating, cooling and operational requirements while gaining greater control over its energy costs.
🔋 The Results:
The solar installation has delivered outstanding financial benefits for Shotley Surgery, exceeding expectations and demonstrating the value of investing in renewable energy.
💷 More than 100% savings on its energy bill: Over the past 12 months, the financial benefits of generating its own electricity and receiving payments for exported energy have exceeded the cost of its energy bill.
⚡ Reduced electricity costs: The practice has reported a considerable reduction in its electricity bills since the installation.
☀️ Income from surplus energy: Payments received for electricity exported to the grid have helped the practice achieve a slight overall profit when accounting for its energy costs.
🌱 A more sustainable future: Generating renewable electricity on-site helps the surgery reduce its reliance on grid electricity.
🤝 A lasting partnership: So pleased has the practice been with Greenscape that it has recently signed a contract for a further solar installation at another site in Holbrook.
💡 Shotley Surgery’s Advice:
Shotley Surgery’s experience demonstrates the potential value of commercial solar for organisations with high electricity demands.
With a smooth installation process, considerable reductions in electricity costs and financial benefits exceeding expectations, the practice has been delighted with its investment.
Its decision to appoint Greenscape for another site is a strong reflection of its positive experience and confidence in solar as a long-term investment.
