Gorseway Nursing Home is a nursing home on Hayling Island’s seafront, operated by Agincare. To reduce its running costs and strengthen its environmental credentials, the home partnered with DES Renewable Energy to install a solar PV system that generates clean electricity onsite, lowers energy bills, and supports its long-term sustainability goals. Care homes run around the clock, with heating, hot water, laundry, kitchens and nurse-call systems drawing power day and night — a demand profile that makes onsite solar especially effective.
Project overview
Gorseway Nursing Home (Agincare) commissioned DES Renewable Energy to install an 82.3 kWp solar PV system at its seafront site at 354 Sea Front, West Town, Hayling Island. The installation comprised 177 x 465W Aiko panels connected to a Solax X3-Forth 80kW inverter. The project aimed to reduce electricity costs, lower carbon emissions, and enhance the home’s long-term financial sustainability.
Project details
- Company: Gorseway Nursing Home (Agincare)
- Location: 354 Sea Front, West Town, Hayling Island, PO11 0BA
- Solar system capacity: 82.3 kWp (177 x 465W Aiko panels with a Solax X3-Forth 80kW inverter)
- Estimated annual generation: 78,185 kWh
- Installation type: Rooftop solar panels
- Project timeline: Designed and specified by DES Renewable Energy
The objectives
- Reduce electricity costs and dependence on grid energy across a home that runs 24 hours a day
- Improve environmental sustainability by reducing the home’s carbon footprint
- Achieve long-term operational savings and financial returns that support resident care
- Demonstrate responsible energy practices to residents, staff and relatives
The solution: bespoke assessment and design
DES Renewable Energy conducted a comprehensive assessment of roof space, structural considerations, sun exposure, and interlocking constraints. This ensured optimal placement and system sizing to maximise energy production and long-term reliability at the exposed seafront location.
The system was designed with 177 x 465W Aiko panels, with power conversion handled by a Solax X3-Forth 80kW inverter. The system integrates with the home’s existing electrical infrastructure for efficient energy management. DES Renewable Energy ensured compliance with building regulations, electrical standards, and industry best practices, obtaining all necessary permits and approvals for a fully compliant and safe installation.
Installation and completion
The installation was carried out with minimal disruption to residents and the home’s day-to-day care operations. Panels were securely mounted, connected to the inverter, and integrated with the existing electrical system. Comprehensive testing and commissioning verified the system’s performance, functionality, and safety before handover.
From initial assessment to completed commissioning, DES Renewable Energy provides a turnkey solution that ensures optimal energy generation, regulatory compliance, and sustainable operational savings.
The results
- Energy cost reduction: Lower electricity bills and reduced reliance on grid energy
- Environmental impact: An estimated 78,185 kWh of clean energy each year, saving an estimated 16.2 tonnes of CO2 annually and supporting the home’s sustainability goals
- Financial returns: Savings on energy costs contribute to long-term financial sustainability
- Public image: Demonstrates responsible energy practices to residents, staff and relatives
At a glance
- 177 x 465W Aiko panels
- 82.3 kWp total system capacity
- Solax X3-Forth 80kW inverter
- An estimated 78,185 kWh of clean energy generated per year
- An estimated 16.2 tonnes of CO2 saved annually
- Reduced electricity costs and carbon footprint
Our accreditations
We are MCS Certified, which guarantees that our installations have been designed, installed, and commissioned to the highest standard using only MCS certified products. We are also NAPIT Certified, which confirms that we are certified to install and self-certify all of our electrical installations, and we comply with the Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC).
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