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If you’re operating, managing, or investing in aged care homes, a solar system can greatly improve the facilities. Aged care homes are some of the most ideal spaces for solar system installations because of their consistent energy needs and large lot sizes. These qualities lead to the high viability of solar energy self-consumption and roof-mounted solar panels for aged care homes. Helcro Solar provides the following solutions for aged care facilities:

Helcro Solar Energy Solutions for Aged Care Facilities

Grid-Tied Solar Systems

Helcro Solar can install a grid-tied solar system that will automatically sell any excess energy to the grid (i.e., the facility’s energy provider). The grid then pays a Feed-In Tariff (FIT) to the facility. The exact value will depend on the FIT rate available to the facility. While retirement homes with this aged care solar system installed will benefit from the FIT, it also makes them reliant on the grid when no solar energy is generated (e.g., at night).

Hybrid Solar Systems with Solar Battery Backup

Helcro Solar can install a hybrid solar system with solar battery backup that will not automatically sell excess energy to the grid. Instead, the excess energy will go to the solar battery backup. This type of aged care solar system is still partially reliant on the grid at night since solar battery backup will last at most several hours. However, retirement homes can count on the excess energy during brief grid power outages.

Solar Battery Storage Systems

Helcro Solar can install a solar battery storage system that can provide uninterrupted energy supply, which is essential for medical equipment in healthcare facilities. Retirement homes may be able to run entirely on the stored excess energy for a couple of days.

Benefits of Solar Energy for Aged Care Facilities

Get the following benefits when choosing Helcro Solar aged care solar system installations:

Operational

With a solar battery storage system, maintaining continuous power won’t be a problem for the aged care home. Whether during night, power outages, or stormy days, the HVAC systems and lifesaving services of the healthcare facility will remain operational.

Financial

Solar power for aged care homes can significantly reduce their energy bills since most of their electricity needs will be met by the solar-generated energy. Solar system installations can protect facility operators from rising electricity prices. According to The Guardian, average prices in Victoria experienced a 114% year-on-year increase.

Environmental

Using solar energy to power the retirement home reduces its carbon footprint and contributes to a cleaner environment. Aged care solar systems also help the Victorian government meet its renewable electricity generation target of 40% by 2025.

Government Rebates for Solar in Aged Care Facilities

Helcro Solar can help retirement homes navigate these government solar rebates:

Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) - This is essentially the government giving you a discount on the upfront solar system installation cost. It only applies to solar systems of up to 100kW.
Lease Financing - Options available are capital lease financing and operating lease financing. Benefits include claiming tax on equipment depreciation, hire payments, loan interest, and lease payments, depending on the specific type of lease financing.
Power Purchase Agreements - These agreements involve your energy provider paying for the installation and maintenance of the solar system. However, you have to pay them a set electricity rate.

A Helcro Solar Installation in Aged Care Homes

Here’s how Helcro Solar installs solar power for aged care homes:

We conduct an energy audit to assess the facility’s suitability for solar power.
We complete the aged care solar system installation according to your timeline.
We provide post-installation support and can help monitor energy consumption.

Best Solar Providers for Aged Care Homes

Take advantage of government incentives to get long-term savings from reduced operational costs. Contact Helcro Solar today for a free solar consultation tailored to aged care facilities.

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Helcro Solar for Aged Care Homes