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sector. Implementing and expanding a solar PV portfolio allows healthcare estate managers to transition toward  while meeting rising electric demand and reducing reliance on imported grid electricity. We are already seeing many healthcare estates maximise   integrated with electric vehicle    with potential to not only supercharge   infrastructure. According to data as    meet estimated 2030 demand². But this is not as easy as including


solar as a simple “add-on” project.     critical. Large NHS solar schemes now sit within a complex landscape    controls. There are projects where funding has


      considered at an early stage. The result   and internal resource are already constrained. By engaging early with experienced


  WE244


solar and energy infrastructure    and operational constraints are fully understood and designed into the scheme from the outset. This engagement   value for money is protected.  and ensure that solar actively supports   challenges in the longer term. Pace setting in healthcare   alone is not a complete solution.   maintain operational resilience while 


without disproportionately increasing operating costs.   expanding their PV portfolios. Rooftop systems remain the foundation for many   particularly where electric vehicle   and early partnerships with technical specialists is essential ensuring that  constraints are considered as part of a  The healthcare estates that invest


in well-planned solar infrastructure today will help set the pace for the     with expertise rather than urgency are    operationally sound.


¹Great British Energy to cut bills for hospitals and schools - GOV.UK


²UK needs far faster EV charger rollout to hit 2030 demand


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