6 min read · 2026-05-25
Solar for Care Homes in Edinburgh 2026
Care home solar in Edinburgh — EPS-backed battery for clinical resilience.
Quick answer
Care homes in Edinburgh typically install 30-100kWp of commercial solar PV. The payback depends on how much of the output the site uses during the day, so we model it from your own data, and under the 100% Annual Investment Allowance a company can deduct the cost from its taxable profit in year one.
Why care homes in Edinburgh make ideal solar candidates
- 24/7 critical electrical loads (oxygen, hoists, fridges)
- Power-cut events are clinical-safety risk — EPS-backed battery essential
- Heat pump compatibility with low flow temperatures
- CQC-aligned design documentation provided
- Strong tax-relief landscape for residential care businesses
Three funding routes
- CapEx — outright purchase. Best IRR. 50% first-year capital allowance.
- Lease — fixed monthly payments, zero upfront cost.
- PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) — third-party owns the asset, you buy electricity at a fixed lower rate. Zero CapEx.
DNO process in Edinburgh
Most commercial installs above 3.68 kW per phase (16 A — the G98 limit) require a G99 application to the local DNO. We submit, track and chase on your behalf — typical connection-offer timeline 6-12 weeks.
What's included in our quote
- Site survey + structural assessment
- Half-hourly meter data analysis
- IRR / NPV / payback financial model
- DNO G99 application
- Detailed engineering design
- Procurement (Tier-1 panels + inverters)
- Construction by in-house team + vetted MCS-certified trade partners
- Commissioning + MCS certification
- Optional O&M contract
Next step
Free feasibility study for any care homes business in Edinburgh. Call 03330 384 380.
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