Spire Alexandra Hospital installs 300 solar panels to help achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030
15 October 2025
- 12,155 solar panels to be installed during 2024 at all 38 Spire hospitals across England, Wales and Scotland
- Largest investment in solar technology by a UK independent hospital group
- Group carbon savings equivalent to planting 44,000 trees every year
Spire Alexandra Hospital has just completed the installation of 300 solar panels, as part of a major carbon reduction programme at the hospital. The panels are expected to generate 12.5% of the hospital’s annual electrical needs and reduce the overall carbon output of the hospital by 59,537 tonnes.
The installation is part of a programme across Spire Healthcare, to put in place over 12,000 solar panels at all of its 38 hospitals across England, Wales and Scotland this year, backed by an investment of £5.2m.
Spire Alexandra Hospital's main building fitted with solar panels
Nationwide, the programme will reduce the hospital estate’s combined annual carbon footprint by approximately 968 tonnes, the equivalent of:
- planting 44,000 trees
- taking 390 medium-sized cars off the road
- flying from London to Sydney almost 200 times
Spire Healthcare has committed to become carbon neutral by 2030, the first independent sector healthcare provider in the UK to do so.
The hospital has a dedicated carbon champion, who promotes sustainability throughout the hospital and encourages colleagues to think about what they can do to reduce carbon usage.
Lee Aldridge, Hospital Managing Director at Spire Alexandra Hospital, said: “As the Hospital Director of Spire Alexandra Hospital, I am proud that we have taken a significant step towards sustainability with the installation of solar panels on our site. This investment not only reduces our carbon footprint and supports the NHS commitment to a greener future, but it also helps us manage energy costs more effectively, allowing us to reinvest in patient care. By harnessing renewable energy, we are ensuring that our hospital continues to provide high-quality healthcare while playing our part in protecting the environment for future generations.”