A COMMERCIAL CASE STUDY
Helping Myton Hospices reduce energy costs across three sites
As a leading provider of specialist palliative and end-of-life care, Myton Hospices continually seeks ways to maximise the funds available for patient care while reducing its environmental impact. Following the successful installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, Stratford Energy was appointed to deliver bespoke solar PV systems across three hospice locations in Warwick, Rugby and Coventry.
The project was designed to lower electricity costs, improve long-term energy resilience and support the charity’s sustainability objectives without disrupting its vital day-to-day services.
Project overview
| Client | Myton Hospices |
| Sector | Healthcare & Charity |
| Locations | Warwick, Rugby & Coventry |
| Total Solar Capacity | 112.19 kWp |
| Technology | SolarEdge Optimised Solar PV Systems |
| Installer | Stratford Energy |
The challenge
Operating multiple healthcare facilities means managing significant and rising electricity costs while ensuring buildings remain operational around the clock. Each hospice site presented different technical requirements, including varying roof layouts, limited installation space and areas affected by shading.
The challenge was to design solar PV systems that would maximise renewable energy generation at each location while maintaining the highest levels of reliability and performance.
The solution
Stratford Energy designed and installed three tailored SolarEdge solar PV systems, selecting equipment to suit the specific characteristics of each building.
Warwick Hospice
A 23.49 kWp solar PV system was installed using SolarEdge technology to maximise generation across the available roof space. The system was designed to integrate seamlessly with the existing electrical infrastructure while providing long-term energy savings.
Rugby Hospice
The Rugby site required a more specialist approach due to partial shading from surrounding trees and neighbouring buildings. By using SolarEdge power optimisers, each solar panel operates independently, ensuring that shading affects only individual modules rather than reducing the output of the entire array. This approach significantly improves overall system performance and protects long-term return on investment.
Coventry Hospice
The largest installation formed the centrepiece of the project, with a substantial 82.22 kWp solar PV system comprising 203 high-efficiency SunPower solar panels installed across four separate roof areas. Careful system design enabled Stratford Energy to maximise available roof space while maintaining excellent performance across multiple roof orientations.
Why SolarEdge?
Unlike conventional string inverter systems, SolarEdge technology enables every solar panel to operate independently. This offers several important advantages for commercial buildings:
- Higher energy generation where partial shading occurs
- Improved system performance across multiple roof orientations
- Individual panel monitoring for faster fault identification
- Enhanced long-term reliability and maintenance efficiency
- Greater return on investment over the system’s lifetime
For a multi-site healthcare organisation such as Myton Hospices, these benefits help ensure consistent energy production and maximise the value of the investment.
Project outcomes
The completed installation provides Myton Hospices with a significant on-site renewable energy resource that will help reduce reliance on grid electricity while supporting its wider sustainability strategy.
The project delivers:
- 112.19 kWp of installed solar PV capacity across three sites
- Bespoke system designs tailored to each building
- Improved energy resilience for essential healthcare facilities
- Reduced exposure to rising electricity prices
- Lower operational carbon emissions
- Long-term savings that can be redirected towards frontline patient care
As energy prices continue to fluctuate, investing in renewable energy helps charities like Myton Hospices gain greater control over operating costs while demonstrating environmental leadership.
A trusted renewable energy partner
Having previously delivered EV charging infrastructure for Myton Hospices, Stratford Energy was proud to continue supporting the organisation’s journey towards a more sustainable future.
Our experience in designing commercial renewable energy solutions for healthcare providers, charities and public sector organisations ensures every project is carefully tailored to operational requirements, building constraints and long-term financial objectives.
Planning solar for your organisation?
Whether you manage a healthcare facility, charity, education campus or commercial property portfolio, Stratford Energy can design a bespoke solar PV solution that reduces energy costs, improves sustainability and delivers long-term value.
Contact our commercial energy team today to arrange a no-obligation consultation and discover how solar can support your organisation’s energy goals.
