Lower bills. More resilience. Happier budgets
solar panels for care homes and nursing homes
- Cut daytime electricity costs immediately
- Add battery storage for backup and stability
- Improve green credentials for tenders and audits
- Predictable returns and long-life systems
Care homes use power all day, every day. Heating, laundry, kitchens, medical equipment, lighting, lifts — it adds up fast. Solar (and optional battery storage) reduces your energy spend and helps protect your operation from grid instability, without disrupting residents.
Why solar makes sense for care homes
Care homes typically have a strong daytime base load, which means you can use a high percentage of the energy you generate on-site. That’s where solar shines: it offsets the most expensive electricity you buy from the grid, and it does it for decades.
Solar energy for care homes
At Simple Solar, we design systems around the real-world needs of care homes — reliable power, clear ROI, and minimal disruption.
No overcomplication. No pushy upsells. Just a system that fits your building and your operating hours.
A setup that fits your site
High-quality panels sized to your roof and usage.
We plan installs around residents and routines
We know a care home can’t pause operations. We keep things tidy, quiet, and organised — and we plan the work so your team stays in control.
- Clear schedule and named point of contact
- Work planned around meal times, visiting, and shift patterns
- Safe site setup with minimal disruption
- Clean handover and simple walkthrough for your staff
Resilience matters in care
Battery storage can help reduce peaks, cover short interruptions, and support critical loads planning. If backup is a priority, we’ll talk you through practical options like essential circuits, priority loads, and how long you want coverage for — in plain English.
Ask us about backup-ready designs for lighting, comms, and key equipment.
Solar is an investment — not a cost
Most care homes see savings from day one. With long-life equipment and clear monitoring, you get predictable reductions in running costs — and long-term protection from energy price spikes.
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How it works
Quick call
We understand your building, usage, and goals.
Site review
Roof, electrics, access, and any planning constraints.
Clear quote
Cost, savings, payback, and options in plain English.
Install & support
Tidy install, commissioning, monitoring, aftercare.
Real installs. Real savings
“ Friendly, knowledgable, local, professional and the quality of work shipped has been excellent. ”
Customer in Leemill
“ I did a lot of research, Simple Solar came out on-top of my list. The best thing about Simple Solar was they were offering me the best combination of solar panel and solar batteries. ”
Former customer
“ Installation progress has been brilliant — phone to say they were coming, arrived on-time on the day, days work fitted and working. From start to finish they’ve been on the ball whole way through, really pleased with them. ”
Customer in Chudleigh
FAQs
Questions we’re asked most often!
Will installation disrupt residents or daily routines?
We plan the work around your schedule. Most activity is outside, we keep noise and mess low, and we agree a clear programme with your team before we start.
Do we need to shut power off during installation?
Usually only briefly during final electrical connection and commissioning. We’ll schedule any shutdowns at the safest, quietest time and keep them as short as possible.
Is our roof suitable for solar?
Most care homes are. We check roof condition, orientation, shading, and structure during survey. If solar isn’t right on the main roof, we can explore alternatives like flat-roof systems or outbuildings.
Do we need planning permission?
Most commercial solar installs are permitted development, but some sites need extra checks (listed buildings, conservation areas, unusual rooflines). We’ll tell you clearly what applies to your site.
Can battery storage act as backup power?
It can help with resilience and short interruptions, and it can support selected “essential circuits” if designed that way. We’ll recommend a setup based on what you want protected and for how long.
How quickly will we see savings?
As soon as the system is live. Your biggest impact typically comes from using solar during the day to offset grid electricity, plus batteries if you want to shift solar into evening use.
What maintenance is required?
Solar is low maintenance. We include monitoring so you can see performance, and we’ll advise if cleaning or checks are useful based on your site and roof type.
How long do systems last and what about warranties?
Solar panels are designed for long service life, and most systems come with strong manufacturer warranties. We’ll outline warranty lengths clearly in your quote.
Can you help with reporting for ESG / green requirements?
Yes — monitoring data can support internal reporting and sustainability evidence. We can show generation and estimated carbon savings in a simple format.
What’s the first step?
Send us your postcode and (if you have it) a recent electricity bill. We’ll come back with a clear proposal and next steps — no pressure.
Getting started is easy
Tell us your site details and roughly how your building uses power. We’ll send a clear proposal with system size, savings, and options — in plain English.
If you’d rather talk it through,
call 01752 916 013.