Part of the complete guide: Business, institutions & farms
Hospitals run 24 hours, but much of the load is in the daytime: operating theatres, diagnostics, air-conditioning and pharmacies. That daytime load is what solar covers.
How it fits
- Solar first, grid second, generator last: solar cuts the bill; the grid and generator keep supply reliable.
- Hybrid for critical loads: a battery for ICU and theatre circuits adds resilience, at extra cost.
- Size on 12 months of bills and a load survey, not on roof area alone.
Funding
The household subsidy does not apply; hospitals use CAPEX, term loans or RESCO. See institutional solar and the ROI calculator.
