Great British Energy confirms further NHS solar energy funding for 2026

Great British Energy has publicly confirmed further funding for NHS solar projects in 2026, including an additional £25 million to support solar installations at up to 40 more NHS sites.

As a specialist sub-contractor in solar PV systems, we at Fusion 360 are encouraged to see continued investment in healthcare renewable energy infrastructure.

Over the past year, Great British Energy – a publicly owned clean energy company – has supported 162 NHS sites in England to complete solar installations.

These projects are helping facilities reduce energy costs, lower reliance on fossil fuels and support the NHS ambition of becoming a net zero health service.

For NHS estates, sustainability and capital-project teams considering future solar projects, early technical assessment can help identify:

• Suitable roof and ground areas
• System capacity and annual generation
• Potential carbon and energy-cost savings
• Electrical infrastructure and grid requirements
• Access, phasing and delivery considerations
• Requirements associated with working in a live healthcare environment

At Fusion 360 Group, we have experience delivering solar PV installations across operational NHS estates. Our work includes system design, installation, testing, commissioning and handover, with works carefully planned to maintain safe access and minimise disruption to patients, staff and clinical services.

We recently delivered successful solar installations for NHS facilities, including projects at Kettering General Hospital, Loughborough Hospital, and Hinckley & Bosworth Community Hospital.

If your organisation is assessing an opportunity under the new funding programme, we can support an initial discussion covering site feasibility, likely project suitability, technical considerations and delivery planning.

Find out more about our support to NHS facilities: https://www.fusionelectrics.co.uk/sectors/health-services/