The installation at Doncaster Royal Infirmary under the Great British Energy initiative is expected deliver savings of around £8.6m a year nationally, and up to £260m over the panels' lifetime across the NHS.

Sam Wilde, chief financial officer and Board level lead for sustainability at the trust, said: ‘Obtaining this funding represents a significant step forward in our commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. By investing in solar power, we are not only reducing our environmental impact but also making long-term financial savings that can be reinvested directly into patient care. 

‘This project is an exciting next step in our journey towards a greener, more sustainable future for Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals.'

The project is due to commence this summer, expanding the trust's ability to generate clean renewable energy on site and reduce its carbon footprint in line with the NHS's ambitious target to achieve net zero by 2040.