Eure-Seine Hospital

Solar canopies and charging points in the hospital car park 

In response to rising energy prices, the Eure-Seine Hospital in Evreux has engaged an ambitious programme to bring down its electricity consumption. Through a collaboration with the Idex Group, the hospital was able to put in place an innovative and sustainable solution, despite limited resources.

Following a proposal, Idex installed a photovoltaic solar power plant on a three-hectare plot of land belonging to the hospital. The plant includes 4,400 solar panels, as well as solar canopies. The installations are designed to meet around 25% of the hospital's electricity needs, significantly reducing its dependence on conventional energy sources.

Technical studies and administrative procedures

Idex managed all the technical studies and administrative procedures involved in the project's success. At the same time, Idex is bearing the operational risk, guaranteeing a sustainable and competitive electricity supply for the hospital over a 25-year period.

This innovative project will increase the energy self-sufficiency of the Eure-Seine Hospital. Further, by installing charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, the hospital is one step ahead of regulatory requirements for sustainability and energy efficiency.

Installation of 10,000 m² of solar panels

The Eure-Seine Hospital asked Idex to develop an innovative and sustainable energy solution. With 10,000 m² of solar panels, the plant generates 1,860 MWh of electricity annually. This energy is delivered directly to the hospital, with no need for storage.

A close match between production and consumption requirements

The efficiency of this project lies in the perfect synchronisation between periods of sunshine and peaks in energy consumption by the hospital. These peaks are linked primarily to the air-conditioning, and coincide with the peak production times of the solar panels.

At the same time, Idex has installed 1,300 solar panels to create solar canopies. These canopies inject clean, renewable electricity directly into the grid, covering the annual needs of around 100 households with an installed capacity of 500 kWp.

Electric vehicle charging points

To promote electric mobility and increase energy efficiency, the installation also includes around a dozen charging points for electric vehicles. Powered by solar energy during the day, these charging points help the hospital to reduce its carbon footprint.