To mark its first anniversary (on May 15, 2026), Great British Energy (GBE), the UK’s publicly-owned clean energy company announced funding for solar installations at 40 more NHS premises across the country.
In its first year, GBE funded solar installations at 162 NHS sites in England. A further £25m of GBE and government has been announced to deliver installations at another 40 NHS sites, bringing the total number of solar scheme NHS sites to over 300. The lifetime net-bill savings of these installations is up to an estimated £360m.
Chief Sustainability Officer, NHS England, Chris Gormley says: “It’s fantastic that 162 NHS sites have completed their solar installations. This represents important progress in expanding solar generation across the NHS because every pound saved on energy bills is a pound that go back into patient care. These solar panels are helping Trusts across the country do exactly that.”
NHS England has launched a formal application process for all eligible NHS Trusts to apply for funding. The application process is open until 9am on June 22. All projects must be completed by March 31, 2027. For more details, and to apply, go to the Greener NHS Knowledge Hub.
