UK unveils first solar hospital car park at Eastbourne District General Hospital

3ti has teamed up with Veolia to deliver a 1,000MWh solar project in Eastbourne District General Hospital’s (EDGH) car park. The project is anticipated to save 222 tonnes of CO2 emissions in the first year, with 2,412 panels being installed across eight canopies covering 400 car parking spaces.

The south-eastern hospital, identified as a high energy user, is expected to benefit from significant energy savings as a result of the installation. In addition to developing an onsite renewable energy system, the solar carpark has been partnered with ten solar powered EV charge points for staff to use.

EDGH’s solar car park is part of a £27m energy management contract with Veolia, funded through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme which provides grants for public sector bodies to subsidise energy efficiency measures.

Speaking of the project, 3ti’s founder and chief executive, Tim Evans, said “This project is a win-win for all parties. The SCP provides low-cost and low-carbon electricity for the hospital, car park users benefit from the cover and lighting provided by the canopies, and staff with EVs can charge their cars whilst at work.”

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