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Balfour Hospital
HQ : Scotland
Despite offering just 49 beds , the £ 65m Balfour hospital was built to a net-zero standard and pays tribute to Skara Brae , a famous local Neolithic settlement . The electric building uses air-to-water heat pumps which generate hot water and heating , while solar panels on the roof offer additional support .
“ We can produce the hot water needs and offset some of the electrical needs by using Orkney ’ s natural resources , even at low temperatures we can produce heat and hot water which will help to keep all the patients comfortable during their stay here ,” explains Paul Bradley , the hospital ’ s maintenance team leader .
Under the leadership of NHS Orkney , Balfour hospital sources local food for the hospital ’ s restaurant runs a fleet of electric vehicles and is transforming the green spaces outside of the hospital to be used for the benefit of staff , patients and their families .