SYSTEM SIZE
Carport: 436.08 kWp
Ward Roof: 75 kWp
Princess Royal Hospital
Efficient, low‑disruption solar delivering long‑term savings for NHS estate
ENERGY GENERATED
Car port: 405,000 kWh/ year
Roof mount: 66,500 kWh/year
CARBON REDUCTION
⁓90 tonnes/year
ANNUAL SAVINGS
⁓£100,000/year
ROI Payback ⁓8 years
About Princess Royal Hospital
The Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford is part of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), providing acute and specialist care to communities across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and mid Wales.
ZLC Energy delivered solar across multiple phases of the estate, including rooftop arrays and the car port canopies.
What was their goal?
The Trust’s goal was to expand on‑site renewable generation at one of its busiest buildings, supporting the NHS commitment to reach net zero by 2040. By installing solar across the PRH estate including the rooftop array and the separately funded 200 kW solar car park canopy, SaTH aimed to cut carbon emissions, reduce energy costs, and strengthen long‑term energy resilience without disrupting clinical services.
The parking area offered a practical answer: land that already exists, doesn’t compete with clinical space, and can host both generation and shelter for staff, patients, and visitors at the same time.
How did we help?
ZLC Energy delivered a combined 511kWp of on‑site generation across the roof and car park of the centre. Key considerations included:
-the careful design of the car port to maintain safe operation of the helipad
-phasing and control of works supported by a package of mitigation measures to deliver in a congested operational hospital car park
-design of the rooftop system using SolarEdge inverter technology for optimum safety and yield performance on the shaded roof of this keystone hospital work
Key Features
- 511 Wp combined capacity across car park canopy & rooftop installation
- 1130 panels consisting of 180 panels, 960 on the North-West Car Park
- Steel-framed canopy structures providing shelter for staff, patient and visitor vehicles
- Delivered as part of a phased, site‑wide renewable energy programme, alongside rooftop arrays and an additional Great British Energy‑funded canopy
Client testimonials
This project marks a significant milestone for our organisation, representing the first scheme to be delivered as part of our Trust-wide commitment to sustainability.
Matthew Neal, Group Chief Estates, Facilities & Capital Officer
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