A not-for-profit nursing home in Taunton is now able to generate around half of its annual electricity usage from renewable sources, following a major rooftop solar panel installation.
Lavender Court on Roman Road, which provides specialist nursing care, residential care and dementia support for up to 85 people, is already seeing the benefits of 315 solar panels installed across more than 600m² of roof space.
The installation forms part of Somerset Care Group’s wider commitment to reducing its environmental impact through energy reduction, innovation and education.
Chris Keates, Somerset Care’s Head of Property, explains:
“As a not-for-profit care organisation, it is important that our approach to the care we deliver – and the resource used to do so – is as sustainable as possible. The solar installation at Lavender Court is part of our ongoing commitment to improving environmental sustainability, and it is estimated that this will generate around half of the nursing home’s total annual electricity usage.”
For those living and working at Lavender Court, the impact is already being felt.
Duewanittar Munemo, Registered Manager of Lavender Court, adds:
“Even in the darkest weeks of winter, it is really encouraging to see the energy quietly being generated from the roof the home! We have a display screen in the foyer at Lavender Court, which shows the energy currently being generated by the solar panels, and this has become a real talking point with residents, staff and visitors alike.
“We are proud to have taken this important step towards reducing our environmental impact at Lavender Court, and are looking forward to brighter and longer days, when we can really see the solar panels working to their full potential!”
Part of the not-for-profit Somerset Care Group, Lavender Court in Taunton offers day care, respite breaks, residential care, dementia support and specialist nursing care, all within a homely, purpose-built environment.
To find out more about Lavender Court, visit www.somersetcare.co.uk/lavender, or contact Somerset Care’s friendly and knowledgeable enquiries team on 0800 8174 990.
