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The challenge

The Heart of England NHS Trust needed a maintenance partner who could support the hospital’s energy goals with minimal disruption to daily operations. Following the successful installation, Ecolution was retained to manage remote monitoring, reactive maintenance, and Feed-In Tariff (FIT) administration, ensuring the solar PV system operated efficiently while delivering reliable energy cost savings.

Ecolution’s objectives were to:

  • Ensure uninterrupted system performance through real-time monitoring.
  • Manage FIT registrations and submissions to optimise financial returns.
  • Provide responsive, proactive maintenance to quickly address any issues.
brown hospital trust buildings with solar panels insta;;ed on the roof

What we did

Ecolution provided a comprehensive maintenance package tailored to meet Solihull & Heartlands Hospital’s requirements. Our services include remote monitoring, FIT management, and proactive annual servicing. Through our bespoke portal, the hospital can access live generation data, allowing them to track system performance and savings in real time.

Key actions included:

  1. Remote Monitoring and FIT Management: Monitored the PV system remotely to detect any performance issues instantly and managed FIT submissions to ensure accurate, timely payments.
  2. Proactive Maintenance: The hospital receives an annual service and visual inspection, enabling us to identify and address potential wear and tear before issues arise.
  3. Reactive Support: Our engineers respond swiftly to any flagged issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimising energy generation.

Ecolution’s maintenance and monitoring solutions have provided Solihull & Heartlands Hospital with reliable energy savings, supporting their sustainability targets and ensuring continuous, efficient system operation.

500 kWp Combined PV capacity installed across the hospital’s facilities.
£95,625 Estimated annual energy cost savings, reducing reliance on external electricity sources.
1,147.5 kg CO₂ savings per year, contributing to the hospital’s sustainability initiatives.

By partnering with Ecolution, Solihull & Heartlands Hospital has secured a dependable renewable energy system that aligns with their operational needs, helping them achieve significant energy and cost efficiencies.